The war in Afghanistan was more of a reply to the 9/11 terrorists attack on the world that killed 2,996 and injured more than 6,000 americans. The United States outraged, wanted the man responsible to be handed over to the United States from the Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces. Many would say that the War in Afghanistan started with the September 11 attack. The war was fought to get Osama bin Laden the mastermind behind the horrific September 11 attack. The United States really wanted him behind bars and to face the consequence of killing innocent Americans. The U.S. was targeting Osama bin Laden, the founder of Al-Aqeda, in Afghanistan