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Operation Karbala 5

1987 • Basra Belagerung

Historical Overview

Deadliest battle; Iranian attempt to besiege Basra.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Iraqi victory.

Iraq

  • Commander: Saddam Hussein
  • Strength: ca. 200.000
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Iran

  • Commander: Mohsen Rezai
  • Strength: ca. 250.000
  • Casualties: ca. 65.000

Strategic Context

Last major attempt to decide the war militarily.

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