Battle of Amarah

When

19 Oct 2006 – 20 Oct 2006

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

31.83° N, 47.15° E

Description

2006 battle

2006 Iraq War battle

The Battle of Amarah took place from October 19 to October 20, 2006, between the Mahdi Army and police, who were largely members of the Badr Organization. Fighting began on October 19, when 800 masked members of the Mahdi army stormed three police stations in Amarah.

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