Takur Ghar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Takur Ghar | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 3191 meters (10,469 feet) |
| Location | southeastern Afghanistan |
| Range | Arma Mountains |
Takur Ghar is a 3191 meter (10,469 foot) high peak located in the Arma Mountains of southeastern Afghanistan. The peak is on the eastern border of the Shahi-kot Valley.
The peak of Takur Ghar was the location of fierce fighting between US special forces and al-Qaida and Taliban soldiers during Operation Anaconda in March 2002 as part of the larger US war in Afghanistan. See also Battle of Takur Ghar.
[edit] References
- ^ Naylor, Sean, "Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda", Penguin Group (New York), 2005:
 |
This Afghanistan location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
