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British 1st Armoured Division (2003)

Division · United Kingdom · March 20, 2003 – July 12, 2003

The British division, with 3 Commando Brigade under command, that took Basra.

Recorded for Iraq War.

Engagements 2

Battle of Umm Qasr March 21–25, 2003
Battle of Basra (2003) March 21 – April 6, 2003

Movements

March 21, 2003 – March 25, 2003 3 Commando Brigade takes Umm Qasr (Battle of Umm Qasr) · map
March 26, 2003 – April 6, 2003 Besieges and takes Basra (Battle of Basra (2003)) · map
April 7, 2003 – July 12, 2003 Occupies Basra · map

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