Operation Whalers

August 11, 2005:
Hundreds of Marines and Afghan Special Forces troops move into position at one end of the valley, poised to infiltrate the Taliban�s position.
In a corn field nearby, soldiers build a makeshift re-supply base by digging deep mortar and machine-gun pits.

Tipped off that an operation is impending, rebels fire rockets at a nearby US military post, and a troop convoy. The attack is unsuccessful.
August 12-13, 2005
American and Afghan forces spend 48 hours hiking into the rugged mountains. Some soldiers lead donkeys loaded with food and water to keep the troops� load light.
In a final warning to the Taliban, A-10 attack planes begin to circle high above the incoming soldiers.
August 15, 2005:
28 militants are dead in provinces across Afghanistan, as the US-led operation to find and destroy remnants of the Taliban spreads into nearby regions.

August 16, 2005:
Two Marines are wounded in an assault by about 10 militants in Korengal Valley.

August 18, 2005
One US marine and an Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier are killed and four other ANA soldiers are wounded as they battle enemy forces northwest of Asadabad.

August 22, 2005:
Through 11 days and nights, US and Afghan soldiers have suffered 29 separate battles that leave 40 Taliban fighters dead. Authorities call an end to Operation Whalers, hailing the mission a success.

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