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Battle of Baghdad
2003 • Bagdad Stadtkampf
Historical Overview
"Thunder Runs" by US tanks into the capital's center.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
US Marines
- Commander: Buford Blount
- Strength: 10000
- Casualties: 34
Iraq
- Commander: Saddam Hussein
- Strength: 40000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
Strategic Context
Overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime.
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