Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Lashkargah

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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 08:11, 25 August 2021 (UTC)

Battle of Lashkargah

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• ... that the Taliban secured victory in the Battle of Lashkargah soon after suicide car bombing the police headquarters, a crucial chokepoint of the city's defense? Source: Long War journal the Guardian
  • ALT1:... that the police supposed to be defending a part of Lashkargah in the Battle of Lashkargah had surrendered, retreated, or paid off by the Taliban? Source: NY times
  • ALT2:... that border soldiers were defending an area instead of the police that were supposed to be defending it in the Battle of Lashkargah? Source: NY Times

• Comment: QPQ not needed, 3rd nomination

Moved to mainspace by Danre98 (talk), Applodion (talk), and QuaintlyLittoral (talk). Nominated by Danre98 (talk) at 13:14, 18 August 2021 (UTC).

• This seems fine to me, recommending hook 1 as it seems the most interesting and is the most identifiable in the article. QPQ not necessary. Article new and long enough, spot check found no issues with sourcing or paraphrasing. Looks good to go to me. Gʀᴀᴘᴘʟᴇ ^ˣ 13:08, 24 August 2021 (UTC)

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