WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On October 7, 2001, the President announced that the United States had begun military action in Afghanistan. The initial strikes were against al-Qaeda terrorist training camps and Taliban military installations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The invasion consisted of American, British, Canadian, and Australian forces, with other countries providing logistical support. General Tommy Franks of US Central Command (CENTCOM) was the overall commander for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: –Military invasion launched by the US and UK in October 2001, in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the intent of removing the controversial Taliban regime from power.

Detailed explanation-4: -September 11 attacks and War in Afghanistan The September 11 attacks by Al-Qaeda took place when 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes and crashed two of them into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon, and one near Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania.