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Iraq War
(redirected from 2003 Gulf War)

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Iraq War
A protracted military conflict in Iraq that began in 2003 with an attack by a coalition of forces led by the United States and that resulted in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's regime.


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Apart from the 1982 Falklands war, Nimrods served in the 1990 and 2003 Gulf wars and were part of Nato's maritime blockade of the Balkans in 2001.
Davies said he had seen active service three times in North Ireland and also in Bosnia, Kosovo and did forward recognisance for the Royal Marines in the 2003 Gulf War during the invasion of Iraq.
Byline: John Davies FIGHT FOR BAGHDAD: Firstof a two-part documentary marking the first anniversary of the week the 2003 Gulf War broke out,exploring the operation to invade Iraq and capture the capital,and recalling the tough land campaign faced by coalition forces.
 
 
 
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