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- Battle_of_Wanat abstract "The Battle of Wanat occurred on July 13, 2008, when about 200 Taliban guerrillas attacked NATO troops near Quam, in the Waygal district in Afghanistan's far eastern province of Nuristan. The position was defended primarily by United States Army soldiers of the 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.The Taliban surrounded the remote base and its observation post, attacking it from Quam and surrounding farmland. They destroyed much of the Americans' heavy munitions, broke through U.S. lines, and entered the main base before being repelled by artillery and aircraft. American casualties included nine killed and 27 wounded, while four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers were wounded. The U.S. combat deaths represent the most in a single battle since the start of U.S. operations in 2001.The Battle of Wanat has been described as the "Black Hawk Down" of the War in Afghanistan, as one of the bloodiest attacks of the war and one of several attacks on remote outposts. In contrast to previous roadside bombs and haphazard attacks and ambushes, this attack was well-coordinated with fighters from many insurgent and terrorist groups with an effort that was disciplined and sustained which was able to target key assets such as the TOW launcher with precision.The battle became the focus of widespread debate, generating "a great deal of interest and scrutiny among military professionals and from outside observers." mainly due to the relatively "significant number of coalition casualties". Several investigations were launched into events leading up to the battle. The initial investigation was completed in August 2008. In July 2009, Senator James Webb requested that the U.S. Army formally investigate the battle and previous investigation. Lieutenant General Richard F. Natonski conducted another investigation in late 2009 which led to orders of reprimand for the chain of command. In June 2010, the U.S. Army revoked the reprimands. They stated that no negligence was involved and said of the soldiers that "by their valor and their skill, they successfully defended their positions and defeated a determined, skillful, and adaptable enemy".".
- Battle_of_Wanat causalties "4 wounded (ANA)".
- Battle_of_Wanat causalties "9 killed, 27 wounded (U.S.)".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Afghan National Army".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Hezb-i-Islami".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Taliban".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "United States Army".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "al-Qaeda".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "and others".
- Battle_of_Wanat date "2008-07-13".
- Battle_of_Wanat isPartOfMilitaryConflict War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%93present).
- Battle_of_Wanat place Afghanistan.
- Battle_of_Wanat place Nuristan_Province.
- Battle_of_Wanat result "Indecisive; Taliban attack repulsed".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "200-500 fighters".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "24 Afghan soldiers".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "48 U.S. soldiers".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "Close-Air Support".
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- Battle_of_Wanat caption "U.S. Army soldiers guard Vehicle Patrol Base Kahler the day before the battle.".
- Battle_of_Wanat casualties "21".
- Battle_of_Wanat casualties "4".
- Battle_of_Wanat casualties "9".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Afghan National Army".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Hezb-i-Islami".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "Taliban".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "United States Army".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "al-Qaeda".
- Battle_of_Wanat combatant "and others".
- Battle_of_Wanat conflict "Battle of Wanat".
- Battle_of_Wanat date "2008-07-13".
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- Battle_of_Wanat partof "the War in Afghanistan".
- Battle_of_Wanat place Afghanistan.
- Battle_of_Wanat place Nuristan_Province.
- Battle_of_Wanat result "Indecisive; Taliban attack repulsed".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "200".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "24".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "48".
- Battle_of_Wanat strength "Close-Air Support".
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- Battle_of_Wanat subject Category:2008_in_Afghanistan.
- Battle_of_Wanat subject Category:Al-Qaeda_attacks.
- Battle_of_Wanat subject Category:Battles_of_the_War_in_Afghanistan_(2001–present).
- Battle_of_Wanat subject Category:Conflicts_in_2008.
- Battle_of_Wanat subject Category:History_of_Nuristan_Province.
- Battle_of_Wanat point "35.0525 70.9075".
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- Battle_of_Wanat comment "The Battle of Wanat occurred on July 13, 2008, when about 200 Taliban guerrillas attacked NATO troops near Quam, in the Waygal district in Afghanistan's far eastern province of Nuristan. The position was defended primarily by United States Army soldiers of the 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team.The Taliban surrounded the remote base and its observation post, attacking it from Quam and surrounding farmland.".
- Battle_of_Wanat label "Bataille de Wanat".
- Battle_of_Wanat label "Batalla de Wanat".
- Battle_of_Wanat label "Battle of Wanat".
- Battle_of_Wanat label "Bitwa pod Wanat".
- Battle_of_Wanat label "ワナトの戦い".
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- Battle_of_Wanat lat "35.0525".
- Battle_of_Wanat long "70.9075".
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- Battle_of_Wanat name "Battle of Wanat".