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Operation Veritas was the codename used for British military operations against the Taliban government of Afghanistan in 2001. British forces played a supporting role to the American Operation Enduring Freedom. In addition, the British contribution was an important part of the overall forces deployed. Operation Veritas also incorporated Operation Oracle, Operation Fingal, and Operation Jacana. It was succeeded by Operation Herrick from 2002 onwards. A large number of British forces were on exercise Saif Sareea II in Oman when the September 11th attacks occurred. This allowed for the swift deployment of some to Afghanistan for operations against the Taliban. ==First rotation== The first rotation of forces left in place after the war started included: * HMS ''Illustrious'' * HMS ''Fearless'' * HMS ''Cornwall'' * HMS ''Nottingham'' * HMS ''Southampton'' * HMS ''Trafalgar'' * HMS ''Triumph'' * HMS ''Beagle'' * RFA ''Sir Tristram'' * RFA ''Sir Percivale'' * RFA ''Fort Victoria'' * RFA ''Fort Rosalie'' * RFA ''Bayleaf'' * RFA ''Brambleleaf'' * RFA ''Diligence'' 40 Commando, Royal Marines was assigned as infantry for the operation, the unit initially deployed only C Coy and D Coy from Diego Garcia BIOT to Bagram in mid November 2001 to support UKSF operations. They were later relieved by A Coy and B Coy (40 Cdo RM) in mid March 2002, prior to 45 Commando Royal Marines deployment in Operation Anaconda. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Operation Veritas」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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