US use largest conventional bomb against Taliban

The Taliban is being attacked with the biggest conventional bomb in use, a 15,000-pound 'Daisy Cutter.'

US use largest conventional bomb against Taliban

The Taliban is being attacked with the biggest conventional bomb in use, a 15,000-pound 'Daisy Cutter.'

Officials confirmed the use of giant explosive, officially named BLU-82, which was last used against Iraqi troops in the Gulf War.

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