On this day in military history…

We cannot ignore the events of September 11, 2001—they marked a turning point in modern history. The coordinated terrorist attacks, including the deliberate crashing of planes into the World Trade Center, shook the world and exposed new global threats. In response, a large-scale and sustained military crackdown was launched, beginning with the war in Afghanistan and later extending to operations across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

This global campaign against terrorism lasted for more than 20 years, involving countless missions, alliances, and strategies aimed at dismantling extremist networks and preventing future attacks. It reshaped international relations, defense policies, and the way nations approach security. The legacy of 9/11 continues to influence military planning, intelligence cooperation, and counterterrorism efforts around the world today.