Iraqi Republican Guard
Army · Iraq
Iraq's elite force, which spearheaded the invasion of Kuwait and was held in reserve in southern Iraq and northern Kuwait, where VII Corps destroyed much of it in February 1991.
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Sub-units 2
- Division Tawakalna Division
- Division Medina Division
People who served 2
Engagements 3
- August 2–4, 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait
- February 26, 1991 Battle of 73 Easting
- February 27, 1991 Battle of Medina Ridge
Movements
- August 2, 1990 Spearheads the invasion of Kuwait Iraqi invasion of Kuwait Map
- January 17, 1991 Reserve positions in southern Iraq and northern Kuwait (approximate) Map
- February 26, 1991 Defeated at 73 Easting and Medina Ridge (approximate) Battle of 73 Easting Map
- February 28, 1991 Remnants retreat towards Basra (approximate) Map