Marder 1A3, Panzergrenadierbrigade 41 „Heer im Nordosten“, German Federal Forces , Afghanistan

With a contingent of 4,350 soldiers and policemen, Germany was one of the main contributors of troops to coalition operations in Afghanistan. Although German troops mainly operated in the comparatively quiet north of the country, the Bundeswehr suffered a number of casualties during participation in the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan.