Afghanistan

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    First Anglo-Afghan War

    British forces invade Afghanistan
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    Second Anglo-Afghan War

  • Third Anglo-Afghan War

    Third Anglo-Afghan War
    Afghanistan finally gains independence from British government.

  • Soviet Army invades Afghanistan

    Soviet Army invades Afghanistan
    Create a communist government

  • Civil War

    The country remains at war, this time with itself.

  • Taliban takes control of Afghanistan

  • United States leads missile strikes on Afghanistan

    United States leads missile strikes on Afghanistan

  • United States leads bombing of Afghanistan

    They removed the Taliban from power, but they still remained in power in remote areas.

  • NATO takes control of Kabul

  • Afghans vote in democratic election for the first time in 30 years

  • Peace talks with Taliban begin

    Peace talks with Taliban begin