Battle of 73 Easting (1991 AD)

Battle of 73 Easting (United States & United Kingdom vs Side B) took place in 1991 AD during Gulf War.

Battle facts

Year: 1991 AD
Date: 1991-02-27
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Gulf War
Side A: United States, United Kingdom
Commanders (A): Norman Schwarzkopf, Frederick Franks, Thomas G. Rhame, Rupert Smith
Commanders (B): Salah Aboud Mahmoud, Saheb Mohammed Alaw, Ahmad Abdullah Saleh, Ayad Futayyih Al-Rawi, Bassil Omar Al-Shalham
Casualties: approx. 6600–1,000 killed and wounded 1,300+ prisoners 160 tanks 180 personnel carriers 12 artillery pieces 80 wheeled vehicles Several anti-aircraft artillery systems
Outcome: Coalition victory
Coordinates: 29.545°, 46.626°