Battle of Wanat
July 13, 2008 · Nuristan Province
Result Initial American victory; later withdrawal See Aftermath
Taliban insurgents attacked a small, unfinished American outpost in Nuristan province. The US held the position, but with heavy casualties, and the base was abandoned soon after.
Coalition
Taliban
Strength and losses
United States Strength 48 · Killed 9 · Wounded 27
Afghanistan Strength 24 · Wounded 4