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Iraq War
Phases Invasion – Post-invasion (Insurgency – Sectarian War) Engagements (major in bold) Nasiriyah – Baghdad – Debecka Pass – Peninsula Strike –Red Dawn – 1st Fallujah – Najaf – 2nd Fallujah – Matador – Steel Curtain – Al-Askari Mosque – Forward Together For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ... Combatants Iraqi Sunni Arabs Al-Qaeda in Iraq Jaish Ansar al-Sunna Islamic Army in Iraq Black Banner Organization Mohammads Army Baath Loyalists Shiite Arab militias Mahdi Army Badr Brigade Commanders Abu Musab al-Zarqawiâ€ Abu Ayyub al-Masri Ishmael Jubouri Muqtada al-Sadr Hadi Al-Amiri Strength... Combatants Iraq Coalition Forces: U.S Casualties 30-1000 killed[1] 33 KIA; 150 WIA The Battle of Nasiriyah occurred during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. ... In early April 2003, as part of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, U.S. forces led by American soldiers and Marines in M1 Abrams tanks and Bradley Fighting Vehicles invaded Baghdad. ... Combatants United States, Kurdish Resistance Iraq Strength 26 U.S. Special Forces, 80 Peshmerga Troops >100 Troops, Motorized Company Casualties 17 Civilians and Kurdish Fighters 2 T-55 Tanks, 8 Armoured Personnel Carriers, 4 Troop Trucks, Unknown Number of Iraqis The Battle of Debecka Pass, sometimes known as the Battle... Operation Peninsula Strike Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date June 9 - June 13, 2003 Area of Operation Balad, Iraq Objective Capture Baath Party Officials and clear enemy forces from the Tigris River Primary Units Involved US Army, 173rd Airborne Bde. ... Saddam shortly after capture. ... Combatants United States Iraqi insurgents Commanders James T. Conway Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Strength 1,200[1] 3,000 - 6,000 Casualties 83 KIA , WIA 90+ (U.S) [1] 615 military and civilian KIA Operation Vigilant Resolve, sometimes referred to as the First Battle of/for Fallujah was an abortive... Combatants United States Iraq al-Mahdi Army Commanders Muqtada al-Sadr Strength 2,000+ The Battle of Najaf was a battle that was fought between U.S. and Iraqi forces, and the Islamist al-Mahdi Army of Muqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi city of Najaf in August 2004. ... Combatants United States Iraqi Security Forces Iraqi insurgents Tawhid wal Jihad Commanders Maj. ... Combatants United States Marine Corps Iraqi insurgents Commanders Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Strength 1,000 Casualties 9 KIA,40 WIA 125+ military and civilian Fatalities, Unk WIA Operation Matador was a military offensive conducted by the United States Marine Corps, against insurgent positions in Iraqs northwestern Anbar province, which... Operation Steel Curtain was a military endeavor executed by coalition forces in early November 2005 to blunt the protrusion of Syrian forces crossing the border and joining the Iraqi insurgency. ... The Al Askari Mosque in Samarra before and after the February 2006 bombing. ... Minor operations

1 2003
2 2004
3 2005
- 3.1 Operation Matador
- 3.2 Operation Steel Curtain
4 2006
- 4.1 Operation Swarmer
- 4.2 Operation Forward Together

This is a list of military operations of the Iraq War. Planning, calculating, or the giving or receiving of information. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ...

2003

Operation Peninsula Strike

For more details on this topic, see Operation Peninsula Strike.

Operation Peninsula Strike Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date June 9 - June 13, 2003 Area of Operation Balad, Iraq Objective Capture Baath Party Officials and clear enemy forces from the Tigris River Primary Units Involved US Army, 173rd Airborne Bde. ...

Operation Desert Scorpion

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Operation Desert Scorpion refers to: Operation Desert Scorpion (Iraq 1998) a unperformed military operation in 1998. ...

Operation Scorpion Sting

Operation Spartan Scorpion

During the Iraq War, Operation Spartan Scorpion was a joint U.S. Army and coaltion raid aimed at removing lingering Ba'ath Party assets after the coalition capture of Baghdad. Conducted on June 15 and June 16, 2003, the major unit involved was the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, U.S. 3rd Infantry Division.[1] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Baath Party flag The Arab Socialist Bath Party (also spelled Baath or Baath; Arabic: ØØ²Ø¨ Ø§Ù„Ø¨Ø¹Ø« Ø§Ù„Ø¹Ø±Ø¨ÙŠ Ø§Ù„Ø§Ø´ØªØ±Ø§ÙƒÙŠ) was founded in 1945 as a radical, secular Arab nationalist political party. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Shoulder sleeve patch of the United States Army 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized). ...

Operation Rifles Scorpion

Operation Sidewinder

During the Iraq War, Operation Sidewinder was designed in support of Operation Desert Scorpion, and took place from June 29 to July 7, 2003. It involved the U.S. 4th Infantry Division, who were tasked with securing highways.[2] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Operation Desert Scorpion Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date June 15 - June 29, 2003 Area of Operation Iraq Objective Search and destroy anti-coalition forces and privde humanitarian aid Primary Units Involved US Army, 3rd Infantry Div. ... June 29 is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 185 days remaining. ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ...

Operation Soda Mountain

During the Iraq War, Operation Soda Mountain was a nationwide sweep by American and Coalition Forces against insurgents and remnants of the former regime conducted from 12 to 17 June 2003. For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Coalition of the willing is a phrase which has been used since the 1980s to refer to groups of nations acting collectively and often militarily outside of United States position in the Iraq disarmament crisis and later the March 2003 invasion of Iraq (see Occupation of Iraq, 2003_2004). ... An insurgency is an armed rebellion against a constituted authority, by any irregular armed force that rises up against an enforced or established authority, government, or administration. ... June 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Events June 1, 2003 The Group of Eight summit opens in Evian, France to tight security and tens of thousands of protestors. ...

As a result of this series of almost 150 raids, 62 Ba'athist leaders were captured and a large number of weapons seized. Simultaneously, humanitarian missions such as repairing and rebuilding public buildings were conducted. Baath Party flag The Ba‘ath Parties (also spelled Baath or Ba‘th; Arabic: اﻟﺒﻌﺚ) comprise political parties representing the political face of the Ba‘ath movement. ... The bayonet is used as both knife and spear. ...

Conducted roughly concurrently with Operation Ivy Serpent. During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Ivy Serpent was an American anti-insurgent sweep launched on 12 July, 2003 in Sallahadin and Diala provinces. ...

Operation Ivy Serpent

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Ivy Serpent was an American anti-insurgent sweep launched on 12 July 2003 in Sallahadin and Diala provinces. It was conducted concurrently with Operation Soda Mountain and seems to have ended in late July 2004. Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Soda Mountain was a nationwide sweep by American and Coalition forces against insurgents and remnants of the former regime conducted from 12 to 17 June, 2003. ... 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December See also: July 2004 in sports Deaths in July • 31 David B. Haight • 29 Francis Crick • 29 Nafisa Joseph • 23 Joe Cahill • 23 Mehmood • 23 Illinois Jacquet • 23 Carlos Paredes...

The operation was centered on a section of Highway 1 north of Baghdad near the towns of Bayji, Huwayiah, and Samarra. Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... Map showing Samarra near Baghdad SÄmarrÄ (Ø³Ø§Ù…Ø±Ø§Ø¡) is a town in Iraq (, ). It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the province of Salah ad Din, 125 km north of Baghdad and, in 2002, had an estimated population of 201,700. ...

The American action was based on the Fourth Infantry Division whose insignia is ivy. This is a play on the Roman numeral "IV." It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ...

Operation Iron Bullet

July 2003 Look up July in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Tyr

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Tyr was a assault detail conducted in July 2003 by the 4th Infantry Brigade in Tikrit, primarily as a show of force to deter terrorist and anti-coalition forces. The 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment destroyed a series of stationary targets without risk of civilian casualties but with high visibility. Troops also destroyed Iraqi tanks using high explosive munitions. No one was reported injured in the operation. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... Looking north along the Tigris towards Saddams Presidential palace in April 2003 Tikrit (ØªÙƒØ±ÙŠØª, also transliterated as Takrit or Tekrit) is a town in Iraq, located 140 km northwest of Baghdad on the Tigris river (at 34. ...

Operation Ivy Lightning

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Ivy Lightning was a raid conducted by elements of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division on 12 August 2003 in the towns of Ain Lalin and Quara Tapa along the Jabal Hamrin Ridge north of Baghdad. A number of small weapons stores were uncovered. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ... August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ...

The names of many operations of the 4th Infantry Division took the name "Ivy," a pun on the Roman numeral "IV." It has been suggested that dajare be merged into this article or section. ...

Operation Silverado

During the Iraq War, Operation Silverado was a small operation conducted by the 39th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate/Enhanced) of the Arkansas National Guard in Subak Sur on 16 August 2003 to capture suspected insurgents and seize weapons stockpiles. For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Shoulder sleeve patch of the United States Army 39 Infantry Brigade (Separate), aka. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Area Ranked 29th - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,732 kmÂ²) - Width 239 miles (385 km) - Length 261 miles (420 km) - % water 2. ... Seal of the National Guard Bureau Seal of the Army National Guard Seal of the Air National Guard Seal of the National Guard Missile Defense The United States National Guard is a component of the United States Army (the Army National Guard) and the United States Air Force (the Air... August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An insurgency is an armed rebellion against a constituted authority, by any irregular armed force that rises up against an enforced or established authority, government, or administration. ...

Operation Ivy Needle

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Ivy Needle was a raid conducted by elements of the 4th Infantry Division in and near Khalis, seventy kilometers north of Baghdad, on August 26, 2003. The operation disrupted a criminal gang active in the area. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ... Khalis is the name of a powerful psionic crystal in the fictional StarCraft universe. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... August 26 is the 238th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (239th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Longstreet

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Longstreet was a two-week series of raids and cordon operations conducted between Baghdad and Fallujah by elements of the First Armored Division and the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment in September 2003. Numerous weapons stores were destroyed and enemy personnel taken into custody without the loss of a single American life. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... The 1st Armored Division â€”nicknamed the Old Ironsidesâ€” is an armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Wiesbaden, Germany. ... Coat of Arms of the United States Army 2d Cavalry Regiment Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the United States Army 2d Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia of the United States Army 2d Cavalry Regiment The 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment (2d ACR) â€”established by President Andrew Jackson on May 23, 1836 as...

The operation was named after a Confederate General James Longstreet. James Longstreet James Longstreet (January 8, 1821 â€“ January 2, 1904) was one of the foremost Confederate generals of the American Civil War, and later enjoyed a successful post-war career working for the government of his former enemies, as a diplomat and administrator. ...

Operation Tiger Clean Sweep

During the Iraq War, Operation Tiger Clean Sweep was a border security operation conducted by the "Tiger" Squadron of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment announced on 7 September 2003 near Al Qa'im. The town was cordoned off and searched, yielding a number of small arms and fourteen persons suspected of being insurgents. For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Top Left: Branch Insignia of the 3d ACR Top Right: Shoulder Sleve Insignia of the 3d ACR Bottom Right: Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 3d ACR (nicknamed the BUG) The 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army currently stationed at Fort Carson, southwest of Colorado... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An insurgency is an armed rebellion against a constituted authority, by any irregular armed force that rises up against an enforced or established authority, government, or administration. ...

Operation Industrial Sweep

During Post-invasion Iraq Operation Industrial Sweep was a search of parts of the city of Samarra by elements of the U.S. 4th Infantry Division in October 2003. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... Map showing Samarra near Baghdad SÄmarrÄ (Ø³Ø§Ù…Ø±Ø§Ø¡) is a town in Iraq (, ). It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the province of Salah ad Din, 125 km north of Baghdad and, in 2002, had an estimated population of 201,700. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Chamberlain

During the Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Chamberlain was an American border-security operation mentioned in press releases on 15 October 2003. It involved ground surveillance Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft to feed information to ground elements of the 101st Airborne Division in near-real time. The Ukrainian 5th Detached Mechanized Brigade was also involved in the operation. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... United States Air Force E-8C Joint STARS The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) is a United States Air Force airborne battle management and command and control (C2) platform that conducts ground surveillance to develop an understanding of the enemy situation and to support attack... The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) â€”nicknamed the Screaming Eaglesâ€” is an air assault division of the United States Army mainly trained for air assault operations. ... Brigade is a term from military science which refers to military echelon under a division, above a regiment where that exists as such, nowadays often a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support). ...

This operation was named after US general Joshua Chamberlain (US Civil War).

Operation Sweeney

October 2003 Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation OK Corral

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation OK Corral was a sweep operation conducted by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division in Ar Ramadi beginning on 19 October 2003. Over ninety people were detained, including four senior officers of the former Iraqi Army. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The New Iraqi Army is being developed by the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT) with the ultimate task of assuming responsibility for all Iraqi land-based military operations following the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. ...

Operation Iron Hammer

For more details on this topic, see Operation Iron Hammer (Iraq 2003).

Operation Iron Hammer Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date November 12 - November 18, 2003 Area of Operation Baghdad, Iraq Objective Capture or destroy anti-coalition forces Destroy suspected anti-coalition bases of operation in Baghdad Primary Units Involved US Army, 1st Armored Division Casualties Unknown Operation Iron Hammer was a...

Operation Eagle Curtain

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Eagle Curtain was a series of raids and roadblocks conducted by the 101st Airborne Division in November 2003. Eight persons were detained as suspected insurgents associated with the former government. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) â€”nicknamed the Screaming Eaglesâ€” is an air assault division of the United States Army mainly trained for air assault operations. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An insurgency is an armed rebellion against a constituted authority, by any irregular armed force that rises up against an enforced or established authority, government, or administration. ...

The name is derived from the "Screaming Eagles" nickname for the 101st Airborne Division.

Operation All American Tiger

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation All American Tiger was an operation begun on 6 November 2003 with an objective of capturing insurgents associated with the old regime. At least a dozen prisoners were taken, several of whom were on the American "Most Wanted" list. The first phase of Operation All American Tiger was launched by the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division on November 6, 2003. This operation was designed to target those who suspected of attacking Coalition forces. At least 12 men were detained and some were targeted suspects including Abd Hamad Salah, Huri Mukhlif, Al Ani, Ahmed Kadar Hamad, Faleeh Mahessn, Thair Muklaf Hamadi, and Mohamed Hinde Saeel. The name of the operation is derived from the nickname ("All American") for the 82nd Airborne Division. [3] Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army currently stationed at Fort Carson, southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. ... Symbol of the Austrian 14th Armoured Battalion in NATO military graphic symbols A battalion is a military unit usually consisting of between two and six companies and typically commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. ... It has been suggested that 504 PIR World War Two Campaign Details be merged into this article or section. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ...

Operation Ivy Cyclone

Operation Ivy Cyclone was an operation launched during the 2003 invasion of Iraq against the resistance stronghold of Tikrit, Iraq. The operation began in early November 2003 and was executed by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division. Planning, calculating, or the giving or receiving of information. ... Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... Looking north along the Tigris towards Saddams Presidential palace in April 2003 Tikrit (ØªÙƒØ±ÙŠØª, also transliterated as Takrit or Tekrit) is a town in Iraq, located 140 km northwest of Baghdad on the Tigris river (at 34. ... 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December A timeline of events in the news for November, 2003. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ...

On November 7, an American helicopter was forced down near the city, and the next day heavy air and artillery strikes supported a number of military operations in the area. November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ...

Operation Boothill

November 2003 Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Rifles Blitz

Operation Rifles Blitz was a house-to-house search of the Iraqi Syria-frontier town of Al Qaim, led by the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment during the 2003 Invasion of Iraq but also involving troops from the 82d Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division. (US News, 12 August 2003, Iraq Hack: A Reporter's Blog, 11 December 2003) Located nearly 400km northwest of Baghdad near the Syrian border, al-Qaim was reportedly the site of Iraqs refined Uranium Ore production from 1984 through 1990; it was completely destroyed during a 1991 US bombing campaign during the Gulf War. ... Top Left: Branch Insignia of the 3d ACR Top Right: Shoulder Sleve Insignia of the 3d ACR Bottom Right: Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 3d ACR (nicknamed the BUG) The 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment is a regiment of the United States Army currently stationed at Fort Carson, southwest of Colorado... Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) â€”nicknamed the Screaming Eaglesâ€” is an air assault division of the United States Army mainly trained for air assault operations. ...

Operation Rifle Sweep

November 2003 Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Bayonet Lightning

For more details on this topic, see Operation Bayonet Lightning.

Operation Bayonet Lightning Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date December 2, 2003 Area of Operation Al Hawija, Iraq Objective Capture suspected anti-coalition forces and weapons caches Primary Units Involved US Army, 173rd Airborne Bde. ...

Operation Bulldog Mammoth

For more details on this topic, see Operation Bulldog Mammoth.

Operation Bulldog Mammoth Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date December 4, 2003 Area of Operation Abu Ghurayb, Iraq Objective Capture suspected anti-coalition forces and weapons caches Primary Units Involved US Army, 1st Armored Div. ...

Operation Clear Area

For more details on this topic, see Operation Clear Area.

Operation Clear Area Conflict 2003 Invasion of Iraq Date December 6, 2003 Area of Operation Qalat Sukar, Iraq Objective Search and seizure of weapons Primary Units Involved Italian, Savoia Cavalry Italian, San Marco Battalion Italian, Lagunari Troops Casualties None During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Clear Area was conducted...

Operation Abilene

Operation Abilene was conducted on December 8, 2003 by the US Army’s 1st Infantry Division, 1st Brigade. The operation consisted of twelve raids to capture or eliminate individuals responsible for attacking coalition forces. The operation was successful and resulted in the capture of 12 personnel and the confiscation of various weapons. December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army â€”nicknamed the Big Red One after its shoulder patchâ€”is the oldest continuously serving division in the American Army. ...

Operation Panther Squeeze

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Panther Squeeze was a series of 18 raids by elements of the 82nd Airborne Division conducted on the night of 10 December 2003 in the city of Latifiya. These raids seem to have been in response to an ambush that killed seven Spanish intelligence officers in November. About forty enemy personnel were captured. Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A town South of Baghdad in Iraq where Ahmed Abdel Hadi Chalabi reported an assassination attempt against his person on September 1, 2004. ...

Operation Red Dawn

For more details on this topic, see Operation Red Dawn.

Saddam shortly after capture. ...

Operation Panther Backroads

During the Iraq War, Operation Panther Backroads was launched on December 15, 2003 by the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division in the Sunni Triangle city of Ar Ramadi in an attempt to stop insurgent smuggling.[4] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... Map of the Sunni Triangle The Sunni Triangle refers to a roughly triangular area of Iraq to the northwest of Baghdad. ... Ramădī (الرمادي) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ...

Operation Ivy Blizzard

For more details on this topic, see Operation Ivy Blizzard.

Operation Ivy Blizzard, occurred on December 17, 2003, during the 2003 invasion of Iraq was a counterinsurgent sweep of the Iraqi town of Samarra (part of the Sunni Triangle). ...

Operation Arrowhead Blizzard

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, or Iraq War, Operation Arrowhead Blizzard was launched on December 17, 2003 by the U.S. 4th Infantry Division and the 3rd Brigage, 2nd Infantry Division in the Sunni Triangle city of Samarra. Seven targets classified as high-value were captured.[5] Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ... Map of the Sunni Triangle The Sunni Triangle refers to a roughly triangular area of Iraq to the northwest of Baghdad. ... Map showing Samarra near Baghdad SÄmarrÄ (Ø³Ø§Ù…Ø±Ø§Ø¡) is a town in Iraq (, ). It stands on the east bank of the Tigris in the province of Salah ad Din, 125 km north of Baghdad and, in 2002, had an estimated population of 201,700. ...

Operation Iron Justice

During Post-invasion Iraq, or Iraq War, Operation Iron Justice was a U.S. Army operation aimed at ending insurgent run Black Market fueling activities south of Baghdad. Launched on December 18, 2003, it involved the U.S. 1st Armored Division and U.S. 82nd Airborne Division.[6] Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ... The or underground market is the part of economic activity involving illegal dealings, typically the buying and selling of merchandise or services (for example sexual services in many countries) illegally. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1st Armored Division â€”nicknamed the Old Ironsidesâ€” is an armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Wiesbaden, Germany. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ...

Operation Rifles Fury

During the Iraq War, Operation Rifles Fury was a coalition strike at insurgent training camps in the Rawah area. Led by the 3d Armored Cavarly Regiment along with soldiers from the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. 4th Infantry Division, the operation began on December 21, 2003. The operation was nicknamed by the soldiers involved as Operation Santa's Claws.[7] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army was constituted in the National Army as the 82nd Division on August 5, 1917, and was organized on August 25, 1917, at Camp Gordon, Georgia. ... It has been suggested that U.S. 1st Brigade 4th Infantry Division be merged into this article or section. ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Salm

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Operation Devil Siphon

During Post-invasion Iraq, Operation Devil Siphon was, like Operation Rifles Fury, a coalition strike aimed at ending Black Market fuel and propane operations run by insurgent marketeers. Launched on December 23, 2003, the operation involved the U.S. 1st Infantry Division and Iraqi Police in the Ar Ramadi area.[8] Occupation zones in Iraq as of September 2003 The post-invasion period in Iraq followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a multinational coalition led by the United States, which overthrew the Baath Party government of Saddam Hussein. ... During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, or Iraq War, Operation Rifles Fury was a coalition strike at insurgent training camps in the Rawah area. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... The or underground market is the part of economic activity involving illegal dealings, typically the buying and selling of merchandise or services (for example sexual services in many countries) illegally. ... Propane is a three-carbon alkane, normally a gas, but compressible to a liquid with inexpensive containers. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army â€”nicknamed the Big Red One after its shoulder patchâ€”is the oldest continuously serving division in the American Army. ... Ramădī (الرمادي) is a city in central Iraq, about 100 kilometers west of Baghdad. ...

Operation Iron Grip

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Operation Iron Force

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Operation Choke Hold

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2004

Operation Warhorse Whirlwind

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Operation Iron Resolve

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Operation Market Sweep

For more details on this topic, see Operation Market Sweep.

Part of the weapons cache captured in Market Sweep During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, or Iraq War, Operation Market Sweep involved troops from the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division, and their successful intrusion into the downtown Fallujah arms market on January 13, 2004. ...

Operation Saloon

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Operation Rock Slide

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Operation Final Cut

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Operation Saber Turner II

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Operation Tomahawk

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Operation Trailblazer

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Operation Eagle Liberty

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Operation Devil Clinch

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Operation Rocketman

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Operation Iron Promise

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Iron Promise was a long-running series of patrols conducted by elements of the 1st Armored and 1st Cavalry Divisions in and around Baghdad beginning on 18 March 2004. Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... The 1st Armored Division â€”nicknamed the Old Ironsidesâ€” is an armored division of the United States Army with base of operations in Wiesbaden, Germany. ... (Redirected from 1st Cavalry Division) Shoulder sleeve patch of the United States Army 1st Cavalry Division. ... Baghdad ( translit: ) is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate. ... March 18 is the 77th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (78th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The operation continued until at least November 2004 when it was still being mentioned in newspaper reports. November 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December See also: November 2004 in sports November 2004 in science Events Deaths in November â€¢ 30 Pierre Berton â€¢ 29 John Drew Barrymore â€¢ 26 Bill Alley â€¢ 24 Arthur Hailey â€¢ 23 Rafael Eitan â€¢ 18 Bobby Frank Cherry â€¢ 16 John...

The name is derived from the "Old Ironsides" nickname of the 1st Armored Division.

Operation Shillelagh

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Operation Devil Thrust

Operation Aloha

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Aloha was a search of houses in the city of Kirkuk for weapons. Elements of the 25th Infantry Division surrounded an area in late March 2004 and sent patrols to conduct the searches. Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... Kirkuk city centre. ... (Redirected from 25th Infantry Division) Patch of the United States Army 25th Infantry Division. ... 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Deaths â€¢ 08 Abu Abbas â€¢ 20 Queen Juliana â€¢ 28 Peter Ustinov â€¢ 30 Alistair Cooke More March 2004 deaths Ongoing events EU Enlargement Exploration of Mars: Rovers Haiti Rebellion Israeli-Palestinian conflict Occupation of Iraq Same-sex marriage in...

The troopers knocked on doors to ask permission to search. This was a change from earlier more-aggressive techniques.

The name of the operation is a traditional Hawaiian greeting. The 25th Infantry Division has long been based in that state.

Operation Centaur Rodeo

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, Operation Centaur Rodeo was designed to slow the smuggling of illegal weapons in Baqubah, Iraq's Diyala Governorate capital. As of March 30, 2004 coalition forces has seized 3 people and several weapons.[9] Thois article covers invasion specifics. ... Baquba (Ø¨Ø¹Ù‚ÙˆØ¨Ù‡; also transliterated as Baqubah and Baqouba) is the capital of Iraqs Diyala Governorate. ... Diyala (Arabic: Ø¯ÙŠØ§Ù„Ù‰) is one of the constituent governorates of the nation of Iraq. ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Coalition of the willing is a phrase which has been used since the 1980s to refer to groups of nations acting collectively and often militarily outside of United States position in the Iraq disarmament crisis and later the March 2003 invasion of Iraq (see Occupation of Iraq, 2003_2004). ...

Operation Warrior

During the Iraq War, Operation Warrior was a cordon and search operation conducted by coalition forces designed to capture Farhan and Sofi Sinjar, Abu Akmed, and Abu Farka. The operation took place on March 3, 2004.[10] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... A cordon is the descriptive term for a particular style of pruning woody plants. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Suicide Kings

Operation Tiger Fury

Operation Iron Saber

For more details on this topic, see Operation Iron Saber.

During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, or Iraq War, Operation Iron Saber was a coalition strike aimed at defeating the Mahdi army under the control of Muqtada al-Sadr in Najaf, Al Kut and Karbala. ...

Operation Duke Fortitude

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Operation Lancer Fury

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Operation Lancer Lightning

Operation Vigilant Resolve

April 2004 For other uses, see April (disambiguation). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Operation Resolute Sword

Operation Resolute Sword was a military operation taken by the United States' armed forces as part of the 2003 Iraq War. It took place in April 2004 to capture Muqtada al-Sadr. (April 10 President's Radio Address Mention) For other uses of the term, see Iraq war (disambiguation) The 2003 invasion of Iraq (also called the 2nd or 3rd Persian Gulf War) began on March 20, 2003, when forces belonging primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom invaded Iraq without the explicit backing of the United... 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Deaths in April â€¢ 18 Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara â€¢ 19 Norris McWhirter â€¢ 22 Pat Tillman â€¢ 24 EstÃ©e Lauder Other recent deaths Ongoing events EU Enlargement Exploration of Mars: Rovers Haiti Rebellion Reconstruction of Iraq â€“ Occupation & Resistance Israeli... Muqtada Al-Sadr (Arabic: Ù…Ù‚ØªØ¯Ù‰ Ø§Ù„ØµØ¯Ø±, also transliterated as Moqtada As-sadr) (born August 12, 1973 (Rajab 14, 1393 A.H. in the Islamic calendar) is the fourth son of the famous Iraqi Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr and son-in-law of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Baqir As...

Operation Danger Fortitude

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Operation Ripper Sweep

Operation Ripper Sweep was a United States Marine Corps operation that took place during April of 2004 as Operation Vigilant Resolve raged in Fallujah during the Iraq War. The operation aimed at securing roads into and out of Fallujah and was led by the 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines swept west to east from Al Asad and seized a large number of IEDs in the vicinity of Fallujah. This article is becoming very long. ... Combatants United States Iraqi insurgents Commanders James T. Conway Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Strength 1,200[1] 3,000 - 6,000 Casualties 83 KIA , WIA 90+ (U.S) [1] 615 military and civilian KIA Operation Vigilant Resolve, sometimes referred to as the First Battle of/for Fallujah was an abortive... This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... This article is about the city of Fallujah in Iraq. ... Official force name 7th Marine Regiment Other names 7th Marines Motto No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy. ... Abandoned Iraqi FT-7A in front of Al Asad ATC Tower Map showing Haditha in relation to Al Asad Airbase, the Navea Training center, Hit and Ramadi Al Asad is the largest US military base in the largely Sunni western Iraq (Al Anbar Province). ... IED is also an abbreviation for Intelligent Electronic Device IED is also an abbreviation for Intermittent explosive disorder A large cache of munitions found in Afghanistan in 2004. ...

Operation Yellow Stone

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Operation Rapier Thrust

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Operation Spring Clean-up

During the Iraq War, Operation Spring Clean-up took place in May 2004, and included the U.S. 3rd Brigade Combat Teams assault and capture of the Blue Babe Highway, which was also known as "RPG Alley" for the large number of IED and insurgent attacks that occurred there.[11] For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December Deaths in May • 28 Gerald Anthony • 27 Umberto Agnelli • 22 Richard Biggs • 20 Len Murray • 17 Tony Randall • 17 Ezzedine Salim • 9 Alan King • 9 Akhmad Kadyrov • 8... A Rocket propelled grenade (RPG) is a hand-held, shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon capable of firing an unguided rocket equipped with an explosive warhead. ... IED is also an abbreviation for Intelligent Electronic Device IED is also an abbreviation for Intermittent explosive disorder A large cache of munitions found in Afghanistan in 2004. ... Iraqi militants celebrating orders being given to the surrounding Coalition forces to stand down, Fallujah, May 1 2004. ...

Operation Striker Hurricane

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Operation Wolfpack Crunch

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Operation Disarm

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