Which of the following statements about the war in Afghanistan is false?

Question

a.
The initial attack was led by Tommy Franks.
b.
The war is difficult due to heavy combat in mountainous terrain.
c.
The war has increased focus on religious fundamentalism.
d.
All US troops were pulled out of Afghanistan in May 2011.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The false statement is:

D. All US troops were pulled out of Afghanistan in May 2011.

While significant troop withdrawals occurred in 2011, the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan did not happen until August 2021.