The war in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001, as Operation Enduring Freedom, in response to the 9/11 attacks. This conflict marked the beginning of the US war on terror . The stated purpose of the invasion was to capture Osama bin Laden, destroy al-Qaeda , and remove the Taliban regime , which had provided them support and safe harbor.

On December 23, 2007, Canadian media reported that the Canadian Forces would supply the Afghan National Army with 2,500 surplus Colt Canada C7 rifles (a Canadian variant of the M16), along with training and ammunition in order to Westernise Afghan equipment.

Unknown number in service, captured from the United States Army during the War in Afghanistan. Used in unconventional warfare to attack government targets. [10]

2010年11月23日 · From Kabul to Kandahar, the Afghan countryside is dotted with the burned-out hulks of Soviet tanks. They are an obvious reminder of failed strategy, a nimble foe able to outfight big armored...

2019年2月17日 · In the more than 30 years in which armed conflict has taken place in Afghanistan, tanks have not played a very strong role. The rocky, mountainous terrain that covers the Afghan countryside is not well suited for tank warfare. However, the decades of conflict in Afghanistan have provided valuable lessons on the appropriate use of tanks in combat.

2010年11月19日 · The United States is sending battle tanks to Afghanistan next month for the first time in the drawn-out war against Taliban-led insurgents, the U.S. military and NATO-led forces said on...

2024年5月20日 · In 2010, the US deployed tanks in Afghanistan for the first time in the nine-year war against the Taliban. The tanks were sent to Helmand province, where the marines were engaged in intense fighting against Taliban fighters armed with assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, and homemade bombs.

Canadian tanks and armoured engineers have better protected our dismounted infantry soldiers in Southern Afghanistan, allowing them to close with and destroy a fanatical and determined enemy in extremely complex terrain.

2024年6月16日 · Understanding the major battles of the Afghanistan War provides crucial insights into the strategies and challenges faced by coalition forces. From the treacherous mountains of Tora Bora to the urban complexities of Kunduz, each battle elucidates the evolving nature of warfare in a region steeped in historical conflict.

The US military is deploying heavily-armoured battle tanks to Afghanistan for the first time in the nine-year war, Nato's International Security Assistance Force has said.