Operation Anaconda

In March 2002 fighting in the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan was renewed as coalition forces made a massive push against about 500 to 1000 al Qaeda and Taliban forces (many of whom were with their families) in the Shahi-Kot Valley and Arma Mountains southeast of Zormat, in an operation code-named Operation Anaconda, after the anaconda boa constrictor.

After Anaconda

In the wake of Operation Anaconda, relations between US and UK forces on the ground soured further when 'Stars and Stripes', the magazine for American forces and their families, openly criticised the Royal Marines for returning "empty-handed" from their search for al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters claiming that Britain's contribution to the campaign was "disappointing".' Numerous Canadian soldiers from the 3rd Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (3PPCLI) where involved with Operation Anaconda, and several Canadian snipers were given commendations from the U.S military for their actions in the operation.

Related Topics:
Royal Marines - Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry - Sniper

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