9. Battle of Marjah (2010)
The Battle of Marjah in Helmand Province marked a critical test of the U.S.-led counterinsurgency approach known as ‘clear, hold, build.’
U.S. Marines and Afghan troops launched an ambitious assault against entrenched Taliban fighters, encountering stiff resistance and complex IED threats. Securing Marjah was seen as a proving ground for strategies that aimed to win both territory and local trust.
