Battle of Dahaneh

Battle of Dahaneh
Part of the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
DateAugust 12, 2009 - August 15, 2009
Location
Dahaneh, Southern Afghanistan and surrounding areas
Result Coalition victory
Belligerents
 United States
Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
 United Kingdom
Afghanistan Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Capt. Zachary Martin Mullah Abdullah Gulam Rasoul
Strength
United States 400 U.S. Marines
Afghanistan 100 ANA soldiers
Coalition Close Air Support
Unknown
Casualties and losses
United States 1 killed[1] 19-22 killed
5 captured

The Battle of Dahaneh took place in the town of Dahaneh, Helmand Province, and its surrounding areas as part of the Afghanistan War. It began when U.S. and Afghan troops launched an Operation to capture the town from the Taliban, in the Helmand Province of Southern Afghanistan. Coalition troops met heavy resistance, and believe the Taliban were forewarned of the incoming attack, though they were successful in securing Dahaneh.

  1. ^ Nelson, Soraya Sarhaddi (24 August 2009). "Marines Find Afghan Mission Is A Matter Of Trust". National Public Radio (NPR). Archived from the original on 10 October 2012.