2003 attack on Karbala (2003)

2003 attack on Karbala (11th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division & Air support provided by British Royal Air Force vs Iraq & 2nd Armored Brigade, Medina Division, Republican Guard) took place in 2003 during 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Battle facts

• Year: 2003
• Date: 24 March 2003
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: 2003 invasion of Iraq
• Side A: 11th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Air support provided by British Royal Air Force
• Side B: Iraq, 2nd Armored Brigade, Medina Division, Republican Guard
• Commanders (A): Tommy Franks
• Commanders (B): Saddam Hussein, Ali Hassan al-Majid, Ra'ad al-Hamdani
• Casualties: 1 Apache crashed after takeoff 1 Apache shot down 29 Apaches damaged At least 1 wounded 2 pilots captured (side A), 12 tanks 6 S-60 AA guns (side B)
• Outcome: Iraqi victory
• Coordinates: 32.629°, 43.926°

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Sources

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