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The Afghanistan fighting season refers to the cyclical restarting of fighting every spring during the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) due to weather and economic factors. It generally ran from April to October and saw more combat deaths than the off-season. [2]
Jul 9, 2017 · However, 2016 marked the first year, since insurgent violence first surged in 2006, where the arrival of spring did not correlate with an increase in insurgent attacks. Indeed, attacks trended downward as the season progressed.
May 29, 2014 · Mid-May marks an annual rite observed in Afghanistan for the past 35 years: the start of the spring fighting season. The patterns of nature shape the patterns of warfare: Plant poppy, hunker...
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Mar 9, 2022 · Taliban and Opposition Groups Prepare for a New Spring Fighting Season in Afghanistan. By Peter Mills. Key Takeaway: Increasing numbers of anti-Taliban opposition groups are announcing their intent to fight the Taliban during an impending spring offensive.
Apr 14, 2011 · Playlist. President Obama ordered 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan in 2010 in a surge to help NATO forces drive the Taliban out of strategic areas. The strategy: Put intense pressure on the...
Aug 30, 2021 · A historical timeline of Afghanistan. Politics Updated on Aug 30, 2021 5:27 PM EDT — Published on May 4, 2011 12:00 PM EDT. The land that is now Afghanistan has a long history of domination by...
Feb 28, 2011 · When spring comes, and the snow melts in Afghanistan, the fighting picks up from its winter lull. That's the traditional rhythm, at any rate, to the cycle of war in Afghanistan.
