Battle of Medina Ridge
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The Battle of Medina Ridge was a tank battle fought on the 27 February 1991, during the Gulf War, between the U.S. 1st Armored Division and the 2nd Brigade of the Iraqi Republican Guard Medina Luminous Division outside Basra, Iraq. The U.S. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, was also a major contributor, by leading the attack. Iraq's Adnan Motorized Division was also a participant. Medina Ridge is the name American troops gave to a low rise, approximately seven miles (11 km) long.
1991-02-27T00:00:00Z
1991-02-27T00:00:00Z
1991 Battle of Medina Ridge
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| Type | Subtype | Date | Description | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| event | armed conflict | 1991 | Battle of Medina Ridge | United States, battle, Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., Ba'athist Iraq, Frederick M. Franks, Jr., Montgomery Meigs | Wikidata |