Battle of Khorramshahr
Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.
Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.
Khoramshahr, September 25, 1980 – a number of youths with little equipment preparing to defend the country against the Iraqi military aggression.
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Historical Overview
The First Battle of Khorramshahr was a major battle in the Iran–Iraq War, beginning shortly after the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980. Amidst the gruelling urban warfare in and around the city, Khorramshahr came to be referred to by the Iranians as Khuninshahr, as both sides had suffered heavy casualties in combat. It was the single largest urban battle of the Iran–Iraq war.
Quick Facts
Iraq
- Commander: Saddam Hussein
- Strength: ca. 35.000
- Casualties: ca. 2.000
Iran
- Commander: Ali Sayad Schirazi
- Strength: ca. 15.000
- Casualties: ca. 7.000
Strategic Context
Saddam Hussein's attempt to occupy the oil province.
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Historical Locations
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