I have read that the Brits have been pushing that strategy. Our people have been more inclined to rely on the NA forces to defend the city and continue to limit our involvement on the ground.

I like the UK plan (assuming that's what their plan is). Make Mazir a fortress and use the roads and facilities to feed all those refugees and kill OBL before spring. This victory has been a big lift for our side and IMO we can't afford to lose it to a counter-offensive.

The reluctance of the Pentagon to declare this a major victory indicates to me that they are not sure the NA can hold the ground.