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Battle of 73 Easting
1991 • Wüste Panzerschlacht

An Iraqi Type 69 main battle tank burns after an attack by the 1st United Kingdom Armored Division during Operation Desert Storm.
Author: Uncertain (possibly Tom Johnson Nottingham, UK)License:PD
Historical Overview
Decisive tank battle; "the last great tank battle".
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
US Marines
- Commander: H.R. McMaster
- Strength: 1 Regiment
- Casualties: 0 (1 Bradley)
Iraq (Rep. Guard)
- Commander: -
- Strength: 1 Brigade
- Casualties: ca. 1.000
Strategic Context
Destroying the Republican Guard divisions.
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