All Battles

Operation Jerusalem

1982 • Chuzestan Großoffensive

Historical Overview

Major offensive to recapture Khorramshahr.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Iranian victory.

Iran

  • Commander: Ali Sayad Schirazi
  • Strength: ca. 70.000
  • Casualties: ca. 10.000

Iraq

  • Commander: Saddam Hussein
  • Strength: ca. 40.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000 (Gef.)

Strategic Context

Turning point; Iraqis are expelled from Iran.

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