Battle of Rumaila

March 2, 1991 · Lake Hammar

Result American victory

American armour and aircraft destroyed Iraqi forces fleeing across the Rumaila oil field days after the ceasefire. The attack is controversial and some claim it violated the ceasefire.

Coalition

Iraq

Strength and losses

Strength
c. 7,000
Killed
700
Captured
3,000
Tanks
300
Aircraft lost
4
Guns lost
c. 33–43
Vehicles
700
Vehicles lost
c. 400

Before and after

Followed from
Gulf War August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991

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Battle of Rumaila