Battle of Wanat

When

13 Jul 2008

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

35.05° N, 70.91° E

Description

2008 battle of the War in Afghanistan

2008 battle of the War in Afghanistan

The Battle of Wanat took place on July 13, 2008, when around 200 Taliban insurgents attacked American troops stationed in the Waygal district of Afghanistan's far eastern Nuristan province. The distant position was primarily defended by United States Army soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.

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