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Iraq War troop surge
2007 - 2008 • Zentralirak

After a VBIED Iraq War 2007-2008
Author: Member of the 187th Infantry RegimentLicense:PD
Historical Overview
In 2007, during the Iraq War, the George W. Bush administration increased the number of U.S. military combat troops in Iraq in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Governorate. The event has been called the troop surge or simply the surge.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
US Marines
- Commander: David Petraeus
- Strength: 30000
- Casualties: moderat
Iraqi Insurgents
- Commander: -
- Strength: unbekannt
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Containing sectarian violence.
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