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The Battle of Takur Ghar /// 94
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The Battle of Takur Ghar, also known as the Battle of Robert’s Ridge, was one of the bloodiest engagements in the history of the United States’ war in Afghanistan. Dozens of men died in the hills and mountains of the Shahi-Kot Valley. Scores more were wounded. The battle also featured one of the first documented drone strikes in recorded history. This is the story of that battle. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact.
Download episode 94 here: download link
The Battle of Takur Ghar Maps and Images
Extensive maps and images are posted to the historical atlas of Takur Ghar located here
Music Source:
Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio /// website: karlcasey.bandcamp.com
Battle of Takur Ghar References
Frontline. (2023). America and the Taliban: Part two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQKERL9h7Yo&rco=1
Naylor, S. (2005). Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. Dutton Caliber.
Graham, B. (May 25, 2002). “A Wintry Ordeal at 10,000 Feet.” Washington Post.
Folse, M. (2022). Operation Enduring Freedom. Center of Military History United States Army.
Bahmanyar, M. (2005). Shadow Warriors: A History of the US Army Rangers. Osprey Publishing.
MacPherson, M. (2005). Robert’s Ridge. Delacorte Press.
Grau, L. & BIllingsly, D. (2011). Operation Anaconda: America’s First Major Battle in Afghanistan. University Press of Kansas.
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Manage episode 445962273 series 1414061
The Battle of Takur Ghar, also known as the Battle of Robert’s Ridge, was one of the bloodiest engagements in the history of the United States’ war in Afghanistan. Dozens of men died in the hills and mountains of the Shahi-Kot Valley. Scores more were wounded. The battle also featured one of the first documented drone strikes in recorded history. This is the story of that battle. It’s all here and it’s all free on Battlecast – the world’s foremost podcast on war and its sociopolitical impact.
Download episode 94 here: download link
The Battle of Takur Ghar Maps and Images
Extensive maps and images are posted to the historical atlas of Takur Ghar located here
Music Source:
Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio /// website: karlcasey.bandcamp.com
Battle of Takur Ghar References
Frontline. (2023). America and the Taliban: Part two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQKERL9h7Yo&rco=1
Naylor, S. (2005). Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. Dutton Caliber.
Graham, B. (May 25, 2002). “A Wintry Ordeal at 10,000 Feet.” Washington Post.
Folse, M. (2022). Operation Enduring Freedom. Center of Military History United States Army.
Bahmanyar, M. (2005). Shadow Warriors: A History of the US Army Rangers. Osprey Publishing.
MacPherson, M. (2005). Robert’s Ridge. Delacorte Press.
Grau, L. & BIllingsly, D. (2011). Operation Anaconda: America’s First Major Battle in Afghanistan. University Press of Kansas.
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