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- When
- 24 Mar 2003 – 4 Apr 2003
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 32.00° N, 44.33° E
- Description
- 2003 battle of the Iraq War
Battle of Najaf (2003)
Battle of the Iraq War
The Battle of Najaf was a major battle in the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. The first stage of the battle was fought when the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division fought to surround the town. The second stage was fought when soldiers from the U.S. 101st Airborne Division fought to clear and secure the city.
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