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Battle of Bubiyan
1991 • Bubiyan Seekrieg
Historical Overview
The Battle of Bubiyan was a naval engagement of the Gulf War that occurred in the waters between Bubiyan Island and the Shatt al-Arab marshlands, where the bulk of the Iraqi Navy, which was attempting to flee to Iran, much like the Iraqi Air Force, was engaged and destroyed by Coalition warships and aircraft.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
Iraqi Navy
- Commander: -
- Strength: 21 Schiffe
- Casualties: 21
Royal Navy
- Commander: -
- Strength: Hubschrauber
- Casualties: 0
Strategic Context
Securing naval supremacy in the Persian Gulf.
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