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Battle of Medina Ridge
1991 • Basra Panzerschlacht

M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks of the 3rd Armored Division move out on a mission during Operation Desert Storm. An M2/M3 Bradley can be seen in background.
Author: PHC D. W. HOLMES II, US NavyLicense:PD
Historical Overview
Largest tank battle of the war (over 300 tanks).
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
US Marines
- Commander: Ronald Griffith
- Strength: 3.000 Fahrzeuge
- Casualties: 1
Iraq (Rep. Guard)
- Commander: -
- Strength: 1 Division
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Strategic Context
Destruction of the "Medina" armored division.
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