Talk:Landmark coalition offensive launched in Afghanistan

Helmand Province - an observation
I noticed that Brian removed "the" from in front of Helmand Province as inappropriate. I just wanted to add an observation that over the years, news sources have more often than not (way more often) included the "the"; I haven't the faintest idea why. It is certainly unusual, but it is commonplace usage. The "the" does seem superfluous. Cheers, and happy editing. --SVTCobra 02:38, 13 February 2010 (UTC)
 * As I commented below, it is wrong. Don't put it back again, mmkay? Nobody writes "in the New York", "in the Washington", or "in the Minnesota". Screw stupid Yank journos who've no experience outside their own country, and a poor grasp of English grammar. --Brian McNeil / talk 05:34, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

Grammar - Re:Helmand
"the Helmand Province" is just wrong. Look at absolutely anything by the BBC that mentions this region of Afghanistan. --Brian McNeil / talk 05:27, 13 February 2010 (UTC)

Picture Caption?
That picture is from a long time ago, yet the caption leads the reader to believe that it was from the current offensive.