USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Tactical overview. The War contained two main factions: the Coalition, which included the US and its allies (eventually supporting the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan); fighting against the Taliban, its allies, and its militias.

Detailed explanation-2: -On December 24, 1979 the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. They had President Amin put to death and installed their own leader, President Babrak Karmal. Over the next several years the Soviet Army would battle with the Mujahideen. It was a very difficult battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. The First Anglo-Afghan War (1838-42) was fought between the British East India Company (EIC) and, the Emirate of Afghanistan, the ultimate victor. The British were keen to control Afghanistan as they feared Russian expansion into South Asia, but the local tribesmen were fierce fighters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Select speech cards used by President George W. Bush to announce the invasion of Afghanistan, October 7, 2001. From the White House Treaty Room, the President informed the nation that military action-Operation Enduring Freedom-would remove the Taliban regime and eliminate al Qaeda in Afghanistan.