War on Terror Operation Enduring Freedom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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