Battle of Kuwait International Airport

The Battle of Kuwait International Airport occurred on February 27, 1991, during the 1st Gulf War. It was a tank battle between the United States and Iraq. Despite being a very large battle it is often overlooked compared to the other battles which took place during the war. No less than elements of 18 divisions total participated in this battle. US Army Special Forces units and multiple Iraqi Commando units were also in theatre. In reality the battle took place over a span of three days despite the primary battle at Kuwait International Airport lasting only one day. Much of the combat actually took place en route to the airport. The battle featured the "Reveille Engagement" which went on to become the biggest and fastest tank battle in United States Marine Corps' entire history.

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1991  Wikidata
battle, United States, Kuwait, 

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Location: 29.2268, 47.98, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1990 Battle of Dasman Palace

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1990 Battle of Failaka

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1990	Battle of Dasman Palace	United States, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1990	Battle of Failaka	United States, Kuwait, Ba'athist Iraq, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1991	Battle of Kuwait International Airport	United States, battle	Wikidata
organisation	military branch	1953	Kuwait Air Force	air force	Wikidata