Battle of Tarin Kowt

When

13 Nov 2001 – 14 Nov 2001

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.62° N, 65.88° E

Description

2001 battle of the War in Afghanistan

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

2001 battle of the War in Afghanistan

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.

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