Battle of Dahaneh

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