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Battle of Ramadi

2006 - 2007 • al-Anbar Abnutzung
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Paxson and Pfc. Antonio Espiricueta, both from Company B ("Death Dealers"), 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, attached to Task Force 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, provide security from a street corner during a foot patrol in Tameem, Ramadi, Iraq,

U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Paxson and Pfc. Antonio Espiricueta, both from Company B ("Death Dealers"), 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, attached to Task Force 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, provide security from a street corner during a foot patrol in Tameem, Ramadi, Iraq,

Author: Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock.License:PD
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Historical Overview

The Second Battle of Ramadi was fought during the Iraq War from March 2006 to November 2006, for control of Ramadi, the capital of the Al Anbar Governorate in western Iraq. A joint US military force under the command of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division; 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines ; and Iraqi Security Forces fought insurgents for control of key locations in Ramadi. Coalition strategy relied on establishing a number of patrol bases called Combat Operation Posts or "COP's" throughout the city, with the main efforts concentrated at the Government Center, OPVA, Hurricane Point, Blue Diamond, Hospital, and Corrigador.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Coalition victory.

US Marines

  • Commander: Sean MacFarland
  • Strength: 10000
  • Casualties: ca. 80

AQI

  • Commander: Abu Ayyub al-Masri
  • Strength: 2000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Strategic Context

Turning point through the "Anbar Awakening".

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