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Battle of Ramadi

2006 - 2007 • al-Anbar Abnutzung
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Paxson and Pfc. Antonio Espiricueta, both from Company B ("Death Dealers"), 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, attached to Task Force 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, provide security from a street corner during a foot patrol in Tameem, Ramadi, Iraq,

U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Paxson and Pfc. Antonio Espiricueta, both from Company B ("Death Dealers"), 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, attached to Task Force 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, provide security from a street corner during a foot patrol in Tameem, Ramadi, Iraq,

Author: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock.License:PD
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Historical Overview

Long-term struggle for the capital of Anbar province.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

US Marines

  • Commander: Sean MacFarland
  • Strength: 10000
  • Casualties: ca. 80

AQI

  • Commander: Abu Ayyub al-Masri
  • Strength: 2000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Strategic Context

Turning point through the "Anbar Awakening".

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Historical Locations

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