Char-e-Anjir

Char-e-Anjir is a town in Afghanistan. It is located just outside Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province.[1][2]

In 2009 it was briefly a political flashpoint when VIPs from all over the country and local municipalities visited during the 2009 Afghan presidential election.[3] As weill in 2009 it was captured by soldiers of the Welsh Guards as part of Operation Panther's Claw.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ Sturcke, James (2009-07-14). "Bodies of eight British soldiers killed in Afghanistan return to UK". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  2. ^ "Private John Brackpool of 1 Welsh Guards killed in Afghanistan". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 2015-08-01. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  3. ^ Sengupta, Kim (2009-08-13). "Battle for hearts and votes reaches Taliban heartland". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2009-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  4. ^ "Mission Command and Leadership on Operations since 1991" (PDF). British Army. p. 81. ISBN 978-1-7394546-2-3. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  5. ^ Finch, Hannah (22 March 2013). "Welcome home for brave troops". Wales Online. Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  6. ^ "MSSG: Building bridges in Afghanistan". GOV.UK. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2026.

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