Afghanistan war

: Adrianna Martin

When did the war happen?

The War in Afghanistan happened in 2001.

Where did the war take place?

The War Afghanistan took place in _1996

Arghanistan

Who was the war with?

The War in Afghanistan was with

_Taliban____

What are the main reasons why the war started?

• The main reasons the War in Afghanistan started are: – A group called the Taliban had controlled most of the country since

1996 but they were overthrown in November 2001 by British and American armed forces, as well as lots of Afghan fighters from a group called the Northern Alliance.

Facts about the War in Afghanistan

1. In October 2001, the USA began bombing Afghanistan. They targeted bin Laden's al-Qaeda fighters and also the Taliban.

2. The Taliban were quickly driven out of the capital city, Kabul.

3. Soldiers in Pakistan, were shot and killed.

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http://kids.britannica.com/elementary/article-571634/Iraq-War

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http://mrnussbaum.com/amflash/

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• War in Afghanistan: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15214375