The Battle of Musa Qala (also Qaleh or Qal'eh)[10] was a British led military action in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, launched by the Afghan National Army and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) against the Taliban on 7 December 2007.[1] After three days of intense fighting, the Taliban retreated into the mountains on 10 December.[11] Musa Qala was officially reported captured on 12 December, with Afghan Army troops pushing into the town centre.[12]