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Battle of Jalibah

1991 • Zi Qar
A destroyed Iraqi T-55 main battle tank stands in the sand at Jalibah Airfield following the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces during Operation Desert Storm.

A destroyed Iraqi T-55 main battle tank stands in the sand at Jalibah Airfield following the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces during Operation Desert Storm.

Author: SSgt. J. Otero, US ArmyLicense:PD
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Historical Overview

The Battle for Jalibah Airfield took place when the U.S. 2nd Brigade, 24th Infantry Division successfully attacked and captured the heavily defended Jalibah Southeast Air Base military airfield in Iraq, located 80 miles west of Basra, on February 27, 1991 during the Gulf War.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

US Marines

  • Commander: Barry McCaffrey
  • Strength: 1 Division
  • Casualties: 1

Iraq

  • Commander: -
  • Strength: 1 Division
  • Casualties: hoch

Strategic Context

Cutting off Iraqi retreat routes.

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