Battle of Khaz Oruzgan
| Battle of Khas Oruzgan | |||||||
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| Part of War in Afghanistan (2001–present) | |||||||
Map showing Khas Uruzgan district in Oruzgan province where the battle took place near the village of Khaz Oruzgan | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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United States Australia Afghanistan Netherlands (indirect role) | Taliban | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Unknown Troy Simmonds Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Five armoured Humvees Combined patrol consisted of 37 soldiers | Between 100–200 Taliban fighters | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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1 American killed and 1 wounded 9 Australians wounded Sarbi missing (trained dog) 1+ Afghan wounded | Between 20–80 (estimated) | ||||||
| None | |||||||
The Battle of Khas Oruzgan (2 September 2008) occurred when a combined Australian, American, and Afghan patrol was ambushed by up to 200 Taliban fighters near the village of Khaz Oruzgan. The infamous battle was one of the most intense for Australian forces since the Vietnam war at the time.