Battle of Musa Qala

When

7 Dec 2007 – 12 Dec 2007

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.44° N, 64.74° E

Description

British led military action in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan

2007 British-led military action in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan

The Battle of Musa Qala was a British-led military action in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, launched by the Afghan National Army and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) against the Taliban on 7 December 2007. After three days of intense fighting, the Taliban retreated into the mountains on 10 December.

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