That done, NATO forces would then return to their home countries.

It lasts eight months in all, which longer than for any NATO force.

NATO forces must become better able to fight side by side.

NATO forces are to establish a line at that location and hold it.

NATO forces confirmed the suicide attack, but reported that eight civilians had been killed.

The NATO forces are trading space for time, and doing it very well.

With the road covered, NATO forces could start their advance into the country.

It is not clear how large such a NATO force might be.

NATO forces are in fact operating with their hands tied because of this.

NATO forces there did not make helping investigators a priority.