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War on Terror

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Explore the comprehensive timeline of the War on Terror, detailing significant events, key milestones, and critical operations from its inception in 2001 following the 9/11 attacks to recent developments. This timeline provides a chronological overview of how global geopolitics and military strategies have evolved during this ongoing conflict.

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