Battle of Shewan

Battle of Shewan
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)

Airstrike in Shewan during the battle.
DateAugust 8, 2008
Location
Bala Buluk district, Farah Province, Afghanistan.
Result US victory
Belligerents
 United States Afghanistan Taliban
Strength

30 members of Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
30 members of Force Recon Marines

Unknown number of Afghan National Police		 250-350 insurgents
Casualties and losses
2 injured 150+ killed (US claim)[1]

The Battle of Shewan was a military engagement between Coalition forces and Taliban insurgents that took place on August 8, 2008, near the village of Shewan in the Bala Buluk district, Farah Province, Afghanistan.

On August 8, 2008, elements from 2nd platoon, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, and 2nd Platoon, 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, conducted a clearing operation of the village. After approximately eight hours of heavy combat, the coalition marines defeated approximately 250-350 Taliban fighters.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

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