Battle of Khaz Oruzgan

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Battle of Khas Oruzgan
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
Date 2 September 2008 Location Khaz Oruzgan, northern Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan Result Australian Victory
Belligerents
United States  Australia Afghanistan Netherlands (indirect role)	Taliban
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Troy Simmonds Unknown	Unknown
Strength
Five armoured Humvees Combined patrol consisted of 37 soldiers	Between 100–200 Taliban fighters
Casualties and losses
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.^[1]