Going To War
What day was the Twin Towers bombed?
September 11, 2001
How does the Taliban get warriors?
Threatening their families lives
As the Taliban ruled Mazar, why was Dostum living in fear?
He shared that he was constantly scared to be captured and beaten
Where in the town did they set up base for themselves and the citizens to be protected from the Taliban?
They stayed in the school house. One of the only building stable enough to hold that many people in it. It was also not near the bordering gates at the edge of the city.
How long did the mission that was given to these 12 men take?
Just over 3 weeks
The troops belived "The only thing worth living for was _____"
Why did all the guards sleep with their eyes open?
Because of the constant threat of the Taliban
What is a "good muslim" according to the Taliban?
Large beard, short hair
Were the Americans liked by the people?
Yed, very much actually. They were viewed as heroes and the people were very grateful
As the citizens gathered, why were many of the so nervous and grasping their weapons so tightly?
They knew the Taliban was nearby and were terrified
What does "SOAR" stand for
Special Operations Aviation Regiment
Who was Dostum speaking to on his walkie talkie?
He was able to get the channel of the Taliban and would constantly try to threaten them and ensure that they were actually in a certain area.
As Dostum scolded Nelson for wanting to go to war what did Nelson realize?
That he was worried for his safety and that he was the only chance that Afghanistan had against the Taliban.
What was Qala-i-Janghi?
Dostum's fort near Mazar that he once had control over
What did the Taliban want to do as they showed up at the wire at the schoolhouse?
This is the point and time that the Taliban surrendered. This action was caught on camera
What did "Talib" stand for
Student
Mazar (City in Afghanistan) was it always war?
No, when Dostum was in power it was very prosperous
What was Dostum's view on Americans?
That they were tough and steadfast in their work. He could actually trust them
As the Taliban realized they were losing what was the tactic they used to draw the AMerican's closer?
Acted to surrender and dropped all guns then pulled pins in a few grenades and commited suicide in a attempt to kill a few of their enemies with them
What was the field of mines in Mazar called?
The grave of snakes
Why didn't special forces teams talk with each other?
So if they are captured, they wont have any info to give
When you fight wars _____________________
People get killed
What was one of the first rules of war?
To control the high ground. This was very important in this war because the only thing other than guns was horses to help fight and to get them from place to place
What did the Taliban's surrender mean?
It didn't just mean a end to the battle but also to reunite all of Afghanistan once more.
How many American soldiers died?
None were killed but a few were injured. This is one of the most astonishing and impressive battle ever.