A classified German Army manual has thrown doubt over US and UK assurances that no depleted uranium munitions have been used in Afghanistan.

http://www.infiniteunknown.net/2009/09/09/german-bundeswehr-manual-us-military-uses-depleted-uranium-ammunition-in-afghanistan/

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