Battle of Nasiriyah

When

23 Mar 2003 – 29 Mar 2003

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

31.05° N, 46.27° E

Description

battle 23 March to 2 April 2003 during the US invasion of Iraq

Battle during the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq

The Battle of Nasiriyah was fought between the US 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Iraqi forces from 23 March to 2 April 2003 during the US-led invasion of Iraq. On the night of 24–25 March, the bulk of the Marines of Regimental Combat Team 1 passed through the city over the bridges and attacked north towards Baghdad.

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