1. War on Terror Operation Enduring Freedom

2. Importance of war Usage of heavy weapons Important battles Courageous and fearless soldiers Fight for freedom

3. Introduction Chapter 1: “Historical background” – what caused the beginning of the war Chapter 2: “2001: Initial Attack” – the first drawdowns of the war Chapter 3: “Renewed Taliban Insurgency” – the riot the Taliban prepared after being defeated Chapter 4: “2011: U.S. and NATO Drawdown”- some of the most important moments of the war Chapter 5: “Aftermath”- the costs and civilian casualties of the war Conclusion

4. Chapter 1: “ Historical Background” 9/11 attacks U.S. begins Operation Enduring freedom Anti-Taliban groups aid Negotiations with Al-Qaeda

5. Chapter 2: “2001: Initial Attack” Attack of Kabul AC-130 gunship Till death fight Omar flees

6. Chapter 3: “Renewed Taliban Insurgency” Taliban forces defeated Taliban remnants regrouped Recruiting of people and training Preparing for assault Numerous attacks

7. Chapter 4: “2011: U.S. and NATO Drawdown” Battle of Kadahar U.S. intercept Taliban offensive Death of Osama bin Laden U.S. troops withdrawal

8. Chapter 5: “Aftermath” Costs of war Costs increased by 50% Civilian Casualties 3.021 people killed in 2011

9. The U.S. won the war on terror They brought freedom Memories still scar the U.S. people Soldiers proved to be brave Conflicts in Afghanistan are still ongoing

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