War in Afghanistan
Timeline Of Events (These are some not all events)
2001
Sept 11: Bin Laden attacks the United States Sept 18: George Bush (president at time) agrees to use force against those who attacked Oct 07: US bombs Taliban forces in Afghanistan Oct 19: Troops invade on the ground Dec: Many months of fierce fighting 2002 Nov: A plan is established to rebuild Afghanistan 2003 May: Secretary of Defense (Man in charge of war under the President) Donald Rumsfeld declares an end to major combat Aug: NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) World peace keeping organization, takes control of forces 2004 Jan: New constitution is created 2005: Sept: Afghans vote in first elections 2006 July: Violence surges 2009: Feb: US President Obama says he will send more troops to Afghanistan 2010 July: Deadliest month for US troops. 66 killed |
. 2011
May 2: Osama bin Laden is captured in Pakistan Watch video on right -> ->-> 2013 Afghan Security takes full control The US still has 51,000 troops in Afghanistan As of October 23rd 3,393 deaths of coalition troops 2016 Peace Deal was agreed upon 2017-2019 Around 13,000 troops currently in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s support mission; sporadic fighting has taken place. |
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FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Connection to Iowa-It's worth watching
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Many Iowas have fought and lost their life fighting in Afghanistan. The video on the left is a story about a Navy SEAL from Iowa.
Make sure to discuss what you have learned with your group/partner before you go to Iraq link. Iraq Link |