Iraq War
March 20, 2003 – December 18, 2011
A United States-led coalition invaded Iraq on 20 March 2003 and overthrew the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein, as part of the U.S. war on terror following the September 11 attacks. The invasion was followed by a prolonged insurgency against coalition forces and the new Iraqi government. U.S. combat forces were officially withdrawn in 2011, though the U.S. later re-engaged in Iraq against the Islamic State.
Battles 11
March 21–25, 2003
Battle of Umm Qasr
Battle of Umm Qasr
March 21 – April 6, 2003
Battle of Basra (2003)
Battle of Basra (2003)
March 23–29, 2003
Battle of Nasiriyah
Battle of Nasiriyah
March 23 – April 6, 2003
Battle of Karbala (2003)
Battle of Karbala (2003)
March 24 – April 4, 2003
Battle of Najaf (2003)
Battle of Najaf (2003)
March 26, 2003
Operation Northern Delay
Operation Northern Delay
April 3–12, 2003
Battle of Baghdad (2003)
Battle of Baghdad (2003)
April 4 – May 1, 2004
First Battle of Fallujah
First Battle of Fallujah
August 5–27, 2004
Battle of Najaf (2004)
Battle of Najaf (2004)
November 7 – December 23, 2004
Second Battle of Fallujah
Second Battle of Fallujah
June 17 – November 15, 2006
Battle of Ramadi (2006)
Battle of Ramadi (2006)
