An
interesting article in retrospect of the fall of Kabul in November of 2001.
Originally Posted by Ivan Watson
Fifteen years ago this week, I was marching into the capital of Afghanistan along with thousands of cheering, triumphant Afghan fighters from the US backed-Northern Alliance. Suddenly, something struck me in my face. It was a silver foil-wrapped candy thrown by the cheering residents lining the streets as they welcomed the arriving fighters. The hard, celebratory chocolate-in-the-face was almost as abrupt and startling as the sudden collapse of the Taliban.
He mentions the six week campaign and air strikes, along with much else.
As the Grateful Dead might sing it, from then to now:
What a long, strange trip it's been.