All Battles

Battle of Khorramshahr

1980 • Chuzestan Stadtkampf
Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.

Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.

Author: Unknown authorUnknown authorLicense:PD
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Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.

Iranian soldiers fighting in the Battle of Khorramshahr.

Author: Kazem AkhavanLicense:PD
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Khoramshahr, September 25, 1980 – a number of youths with little equipment preparing to defend the country against the Iraqi military aggression.

Khoramshahr, September 25, 1980 – a number of youths with little equipment preparing to defend the country against the Iraqi military aggression.

Author: Saeed SadeghiLicense:PD
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BTR-50PK Personnel CarrierIraqi BTR-50 Personnel Carrier

BTR-50PK Personnel CarrierIraqi BTR-50 Personnel Carrier

Author: Hamed SaberLicense:CC-BY-4.0
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Historical Overview

Fierce urban combat at the start of the Iraqi invasion.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Iraqi victory.

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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