Operation Head Hunter 2007: U.S. and Iraqi Forces in Tarmiyah
In 2007, U.S. and Iraqi forces carried out Operation Head Hunter in Tarmiyah, Iraq, striking deep into insurgent-controlled neighborhoods. The mission target...
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Operation Ultra Magnus: Breaking al-Qaeda’s Grip in Diyala
Overview The Battle for Hussein Hamadi Operation Ultra Magnus unfolded in late October 2007 in southern Diyala province, Iraq. The focal point of the mission...
Operation Rock Jackhammer & Rock Reaper: Restoring Security in Diyala
In late 2007, U.S. forces launched Operations Rock Jackhammer and Rock Reaper to dismantle insurgent networks, clear weapons caches, and restore stability to...
Operation Market Garden: Rebuilding Salman Pak’s Heart and Hope
In a city scarred by years of insurgency, Salman Pak’s streets had fallen silent and its markets abandoned. But in late 2007, a new mission sought to turn fe...
Operation Shock Wave: Quiet Strength South of Baqubah
In October 2007, south of Baqubah, Charlie Troop of the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment launched Operation Shock Wave - a quiet but determined push to roo...
Operation Thunder Reaper: Clearing Mosul’s Roads
In December 2007, Operation Thunder Reaper cleared and repaired vital roads in Mosul, restoring safe passage for civilians and coalition forces alike. Discov...
Operation Minotaur: Breaking AQI’s Grip on the Euphrates
In March 2007, Operation Minotaur struck at the heart of Al-Qaeda’s stronghold along Iraq’s Euphrates River. This joint U.S.–Iraqi mission combined precision...
The Battle for Ramadi Part 3: Victory Without Parade
Ramadi was a battleground few dared to claim as a victory. After months of brutal urban warfare, the city’s streets fell eerily silent - yet peace remained f...
The Battle for Ramadi Part 2: House by House
Into the heart of Ramadi’s shattered streets, U.S. Marines and Soldiers fought house by house against an enemy that knew every alley and rooftop. Ambushes, I...
The Battle for Ramadi Part 1: City of Traps
In the blistering heat of summer 2006, Ramadi stood on the brink of chaos. Once a bustling city, it had become a deadly maze of sniper nests, hidden bombs, a...
Operation Squeeze Play – Tightening the Noose in the Triangle of Death
In May 2005, Operation Squeeze Play marked a crucial step in Iraq’s fight against insurgents in the deadly Triangle of Death. Discover how Iraqi and U.S. for...
Operation Hürtgen Forest: Clearing Bayji’s Insurgent Stronghold
In June 2005, amidst the heat and irrigation canals of Bayji, Iraq, Task Force Dragoon launched Operation Hürtgen Forest—a critical but often overlooked coun...
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