2003 invasion of Iraq

March 20 – May 1, 2003 · Iraq

Result Coalition victory

A US-led coalition with Britain, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein's government in about a month. The occupation that followed led to a long insurgency.

Coalition

Iraq

Other

Strength and losses

Strength
589,799

United Kingdom Killed c. 33

United States Killed c. 140

Strength
1,311,000

Iraq Killed c. 7,000

Killed
c. 7,173

Battles 11

Also involved 4