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Battle of Jalibah
1991 • Zi Qar Luftlande-Op
A destroyed Iraqi T-55 main battle tank stands in the sand at Jalibah Airfield following the liberation of Kuwait by Allied forces during Operation Desert Storm.
Author: SSgt. J. Otero, US ArmyLicense:PD
Historical Overview
US 24th Infantry assault on the Iraqi airfield.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Coalition victory.
US Marines
- Commander: Barry McCaffrey
- Strength: 1 Division
- Casualties: 1
Iraq
- Commander: -
- Strength: 1 Division
- Casualties: hoch
Strategic Context
Cutting off Iraqi retreat routes.
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