Battle of Dahaneh

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	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.

^ 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.

[npr.org-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.

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