Operation Achilles

When

30 May 2007

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.07° N, 64.83° E

Description

2007 military operation

NATO operation in Afghanistan

Operation Achilles was a NATO operation, part of the War in Afghanistan. Its objective was to clear Helmand province of the Taliban. The operation began on March 6, 2007. The offensive is the largest NATO-based operation in Afghanistan to date. NATO officials reported that, contrary to previous operations, Taliban fighters were avoiding direct confrontation in favor of guerilla tactics.

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