Afganistan

2001 – 2016

The American War in Afghanistan began in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks when President Bush demanded that the Taliban hand over Osama bin Laden and expel al-Qaeda.  The Taliban wanted proof of bin Laden’s involvement, but this was dismissed by the U.S. as a delaying tactic, and on 7 October 2001 it launched Operation Enduring Freedom with the United Kingdom.