Battle of Najaf (2003)

Name: Battle of Najaf (2003)
Start: 2003-01-01
End: 2003-12-31
Location: an-Nadschaf

2003 • an-Nadschaf Stadtkampf

U.S. 3rd Infantry Division U.S. 1st Marine Division U.S. 101st Airborne Division U.S. 173rd Airborne Brigade U.S. 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces British 1st Armoured Division equipo Harris

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Historical Overview

Battle to eliminate Iraqi forces in the rear.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

US Marines

Commander: unbekannt
Strength: 3000
Casualties: gering

Iraq

Commander: unbekannt
Strength: 2000
Casualties: moderat

Strategic Context

Securing flanks of the US advance.

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