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Here's How The Longest War In America's History Unfolded

Natasha BertrandJan 9, 2015, 20:47 IST

The US combat mission in Afghanistan officially concluded last week, putting an end to the longest war in American history.

The 13-year war, known as Operation Enduring Freedom, saw the deaths of 2,356 American soldiers, along with thousands of Taliban and Al Qaeda fighters - as well as Afghan civilians.

Roughly 13,000 troops, including 10,000 Americans, will remain in Afghanistan for two years to train and advise Afghan security forces.