Author Table of Contents The Taliban Arises from Chaos 9 11 Leads to War Operation Enduring Freedom Begins Kandahar Falls Bringing Down the Taliban Bonn Agreement Shows a Way Forward Battle of Tora Bora Misses bin Laden Operation Anaconda Squeezes Taliban Taliban Fights Back with IEDs Drones Reduce Risks to Soldiers Troops Surge to Subdue Taliban US Combat Mission Ends Violence Endures after the War 12 Key Dates Glossary For More Information Index About the
1 The Taliban Arises from Chaos Since ancient times people have fought for control of Afghanistan Afghanistan's location makes it important for trade between people in the Middle East and Asia One war began in 1978 A new Communist government had taken control of the country Many people did not like the new government Uprisings took place in the eastern part of the country By 1979 Afghanistan was in a civil war The Soviet Union was also Communist It entered the war to help the Afghan government Other nations such as the United States helped the rebels resist the Soviets A wealthy Saudi man named Osama bin Laden also sent money to help the rebels He even went to Afghanistan to take part in the fight and train other fighters Afghanistan is rugged It is about the size of Texas 4
The War In Afghanistan 12 Things To Know
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By: Clara MacCarald
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Published by: 12-Story Library provided by Amicus, part of The Creative Company
