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Ambush at Takur Ghar
Fighting for Survival In the Afghan Snow  The firefight at Takur Ghar - a frigid, desolate and enemy-ridden mountain ridge - cost seven American lives. How the operation unfolded revealed the shortcomings of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, but highlighted the extraordinary commitment of American soldiers. Part 2: Ambush at Takur Ghar Attack at 10,000 Feet A review of the deadly battle has stirred debate among military officials about balancing the need for urgent response against the risk of proceeding on incomplete information, and has led to efforts to improve communication. From The Post Archives
U.S. Pulls 400 Troops From Afghan Battlefield: Officials Vow to Wipe Out Taliban, Al Qaeda Holdouts (By Pamela Constable and Peter Baker, March 11, 2002)
Surprises, Adjustments and Milestones for U.S. Military: In Huge Battle, Regular Army Soldiers Met With Unexpected Al Qaeda Resistance, Suffered Losses, Regained Upper Hand (By Thomas E. Ricks and Bradley Graham, March 10, 2002) Night Under Fire: 'A Lot of People Got Hit': Soldiers Wounded in Initial Shahikot Assault Recount Chaotic Scene; Medals Are Awarded (By Pamela Constable, March 9, 2002) Mourning and Remembrance: Back in America, Families Recall Seven Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan (By Sue Anne Pressley, March 6, 2002) Seven U.S. Soldiers Die in Battle: Two Helicopters Are Hit in Attack On Al Qaeda in Afghan Mountains (By Vernon Loeb and Bradley Graham, March 5, 2002) © 2002-2005 The Washington Post Company |
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Ambush at Takur Ghar
