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OPERATION ANACONDA [1 record]

Record 1 2006-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Events
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
OBS

In March 2002 fighting in the United States war in Afghanistan was renewed as coalition forces made a massive push against about 500 to 1000 al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in the Shahi-Kot Valley and Arma Mountains southeast of Zormat, in an operation code-named Operation Anaconda. The operation primarily comprised of elements of the United States 10th Mountain Division, 101st Airborne Division, Canada's 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, the Afghan National Army, elements of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment and of the New Zealand Special Air Service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
OBS

L'opération Anaconda, la première mission de combat de l'Armée de terre canadienne depuis la guerre de Corée.

Spanish

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