Battle of Baqubah (2007 AD)

Battle of Baqubah (Iraq vs Islamic State of Iraq) took place in 2007 AD during occupation of Iraq.

Battle facts

Year: 2007 AD
Date: 2007-06-23
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: occupation of Iraq
Side A: Iraq
Side B: Islamic State of Iraq
Commanders (A): COL Stephen Townsend, LTC Antonia, LTC Smiley, LTC Goins
Commanders (B): Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, Abu Hamza al-Muhajir
Casualties: approx. 22 killed 40 wounded (U.S. Task Force Regulars 14–17 March June 2007); 9 killed, 15 wounded (U.S. Operation Arrowhead Ripper 18–31 June August 2007); 7 security forces killed 15 wounded 2 militia kil382+ killed, some 100 detained
Outcome: Coalition victory
Coordinates: 33.745°, 44.644°