What the records say
- When
- 6 Apr 2003 – 7 Apr 2003
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 35.88° N, 43.78° E
- Description
- 2003 battle of the Iraq War
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Battle of Debecka Pass
2003 battle of the Iraq War
The Battle of Debecka Pass on 6–7 April 2003, sometimes known as the Battle of Debecka Ridge or Debecka Crossroads, or otherwise referred to as the Alamo of the Iraq War, was a successful operation launched by U.S. Special Forces to secure a major crossroads near the village of Debecka, between Mosul and Kirkuk in northern Iraq. It was notable for its use of the Raytheon/Lockheed-Martin Javelin anti-tank missile.
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