The U.S. involvement in Afghanistan showed some big changes in how wars are fought around the world. Here’s a look at what happened:
Fighting Terrorism: After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. started its longest war ever. By 2021, it spent more than $2.26 trillion trying to keep people safe.
Different Kind of War: The U.S. was up against a group that wasn’t organized like a regular army. This kind of fighting led to about 2,400 American soldiers losing their lives and around 20,000 getting hurt.
Unstable Region: The fights in Afghanistan caused problems in nearby areas. Because of this, groups like ISIS became more powerful, and the Taliban continued to have a strong hold.
High-Tech Battles: The use of technology changed the way wars were fought. The U.S. started using more drones, and from 2004 to 2021, there were over 12,000 strikes from these flying machines.
The U.S. involvement in Afghanistan showed some big changes in how wars are fought around the world. Here’s a look at what happened:
Fighting Terrorism: After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. started its longest war ever. By 2021, it spent more than $2.26 trillion trying to keep people safe.
Different Kind of War: The U.S. was up against a group that wasn’t organized like a regular army. This kind of fighting led to about 2,400 American soldiers losing their lives and around 20,000 getting hurt.
Unstable Region: The fights in Afghanistan caused problems in nearby areas. Because of this, groups like ISIS became more powerful, and the Taliban continued to have a strong hold.
High-Tech Battles: The use of technology changed the way wars were fought. The U.S. started using more drones, and from 2004 to 2021, there were over 12,000 strikes from these flying machines.