American-led coalition forces launched a major military operation in Marjah, a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan, on February 13, 2010. The mission aimed to remove the Taliban, secure the area, build infrastructure and governance, and transfer control to Afghan security forces.
The Battle for Marjah
In 2010, a massive military operation was launched in southern Afghanistan, aimed at recapturing the Taliban stronghold of Marjah from insurgent control, with the Marines leading the charge.
