Battle of Tarin Kowt
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The Battle of Tarinkot took place in 2001 during the War in Afghanistan. On November 14, 2001, ODA 574 and Hamid Karzai inserted into Uruzgan Province via 4 MH-60K helicopters with a small force of guerrillas. In response to the approach of Karzai's force, the inhabitants of the town of Tarinkot revolted and expelled their Taliban administrators. Karzai traveled to Tarinkot to meet with the town elders. While he was there, the Taliban marshaled a force of 50—500 men to retake Tarinkot. Karzai's small force plus the American contingent, which consisted of US Army Special Forces from ODA 574 and their US Air Force Combat Controller, Tech Sergeant Alex Yoshimoto, were deployed in front of the town to block their advance. Relying heavily on close air support directed by Yoshimoto, the American/Afghan force managed to halt the Taliban advance and drive them away from the town.
2001
Wikidata
Afghanistan,
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Location: 32.6242, 65.8767, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
5 places
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1893 | Battle of Uruzgan | battle, Hazaras, Emirate of Afghanistan | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2001 | Battle of Tarin Kowt | battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2006 | 2006 Taliban offensive | offensive | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2010 | Battle of Derapet | battle | Wikidata |
| event | armed conflict | 2016 | Battle of Tarinkot | battle | Wikidata |