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America’s Fiercest Battles of the 21st Century: From Fallujah to Helmand

Darren June 16, 2025 11 min

23. Battle of Khost-Gardez Pass (2002)

24. Battle of Khost-Gardez Pass (2002) — Image Source: Wikimedia Commons.

The Battle of Khost-Gardez Pass was a pivotal early operation in Afghanistan. U.S. forces successfully cleared Taliban fighters from this strategic mountain pass, which served as a vital supply and movement route. Securing the pass helped stabilize coalition logistics and restricted insurgent mobility in the region.

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23. Battle of Khost-Gardez Pass (2002)

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