significant number of coalition casualties. a great deal of interest and scrutiny among military professionals and from outside observers. The battle became the focus of debate in the United States, generating '. In contrast to previous assaults, from roadside bombings to haphazard ambushes, this attack was well-coordinated fighters across different insurgent groups were able to precisely target key equipment, such as a wire-guided missile launcher, through a sustained and disciplined effort. One of several attacks on remote outposts, the Battle of Wanat has been described as among the bloodiest Taliban attacks of the war. The United States claimed to have killed at least 21 Taliban fighters for nine of its own soldiers killed and 27 wounded, together with four Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers wounded. troops' heavy munitions, broke through their lines, and entered the main base before being finally repelled by artillery and aircraft.

The Taliban encircled the remote base and its observation post, attacking it from Quam and surrounding farmland. The distant position was primarily defended by United States Army soldiers with 2nd Platoon, Chosen Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. The Battle of Wanat took place on July 13, 2008, when around 200 Taliban insurgents attacked American troops stationed near Quam, in the Waygal district of Afghanistan's far eastern Nuristan province.

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