Operation Achilles was a NATO operation, part of the War in Afghanistan. Its objective was to clear Helmand province of the Taliban. The operation began...
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British led Operation Achilles, NATO's drive to push the Taliban out of Helmand. In early May 2007 Operation Silver, a sub-operation of Achilles, successfully...
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Significant military operations in 2007 included operations around Sangin, Operation Achilles, the Battle of Chora, Operation Harekate Yolo and the Battle...
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JBS S.A. (section Operation Achilles Tendon)
industry. On September 16, 2009, JBS announced that it had acquired the food operation of Grupo Bertin, one of three Brazilian market leaders, consolidating...
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Helmand province campaign (redirect from Operation Sledgehammer Hit)
large-scale operations, to systematically clear the entire province of enemy forces. Operation Achilles was the first task force-level operation to be conducted...
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documentary about the SHAC 7 defendants. On 1 May 2007, a series of raids—Operation Achilles—took place against SHAC in Europe, involving 700 police officers in...
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the Royal Marine's mortars. Operation Volcano was part of the March–May 2007 Operation Achilles. Some parts of this operation is described in the documentary...
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between the Taliban and coalition troops. Afghan Peace Jirga 2010 Operation Achilles Operation Panther's Claw Psychological warfare The Battle for Marjah "A...
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further harm. In 2006, a similar international operation was undertaken, codenamed Operation Achilles. Argos formed an alliance with the Federal Bureau...
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wounded. The number of casualties received by the Taliban is unknown. Operation Achilles List of wars involving Poland "Polish army's successful offensive...
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equipped with speed detection equipment and a video camera, as part of Operation Achilles, which aimed to catch speeding motorists and motorcyclists. In the...
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National Army troops taking part. The mission was a direct follow-up of Operation Achilles that ended on the same day. At around 4:00 local time on May 30, 2007...
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On April 5, 2007, coalition forces launched Operation Silver, as part of the wider Operation Achilles, with some 1,000 troops. After giving advance...
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HMS Achilles was a Leander-class frigate of the Royal Navy. She was built by Yarrow at Glasgow. She was launched on 21 November 1968 and commissioned on...
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Mieszko I (960–992) to the present. This list does not include peacekeeping operations (such as UNPROFOR, UNTAES or UNMOP), humanitarian missions or training...
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The 17pdr SP Achilles (officially 17 pounder, Self-Propelled, Achilles) is a British variant of the American M10 tank destroyer armed with the British...
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Trojan War (section Odysseus and Achilles)
Paris' insult. After the deaths of many heroes, including the Achaeans Achilles and Ajax, and the Trojans Hector and Paris, the city fell to the ruse of...
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International Security Assistance Force (category NATO operations in Afghanistan)
commanders asked for more troops. On 6 March 2007, NATO-ISAF launched Operation Achilles, an offensive to bring security to northern Helmand and set the conditions...
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representing the ISAF and NATO. The operation itself was part of Operation Achilles. The intention of the operation was to clear the area around the Kajakai...
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The Death of Achilles (Russian: Смерть Ахиллеса) is the fourth novel in the Erast Fandorin historical detective series by Boris Akunin. Its subtitle is...
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enlisted for roles in the Parachute Regiment are also enrolled on the Operation Achilles pathway during their last 12 weeks of phase 1 training. Junior Soldiers...
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an unknown amount of civilians are killed by US troops. March 6: Operation Achilles against the Taliban in Helmand Province. May 12: Mullah Dadullah killed...
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campaigns. The first actions resulting from the testimonies were Operation Patmos, Operation Achilles' Tendon – which led to the arrest of Wesley Batista - and...
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miles south of the village. A post office was opened in Achilles in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1951. The money order post...
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Army Foundation College. Junior soldiers are also enrolled on the Operation Achilles pathway during their last 12 weeks of phase 1 training, before they...
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Battle of Shok Valley (redirect from Operation Commando Wrath)
went through Morales' boot at the ankle blowing out bone and severing the achilles (Morales would later lose his foot). In the ensuing fire fight, SGT John...
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HMNZS Achilles was a Leander-class light cruiser, the second of five in the class. She served in the Royal New Zealand Navy in the Second World War. She...
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animal rights extremism." On 1 May 2007, a police campaign called Operation Achilles was enacted against SHAC, a series of raids involving 700 police officers...
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Victoria Cross. March 2007 – Operation Achilles launched to clear Helmand province of the Taliban. 31 July 2007 – Operation Banner ends after 38 years of...
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on 30 April 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018. "LIVE: Egypt's army launches Operation Sinai 2018 to purge country of terrorism". Al-Ahram. 9 February 2018....
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