Battle of Al Kut (2003)

The Battle of Al Kut was an armed confrontation between elements of the United States military and Iraqi forces during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Battle of Al Kut (2003)
Part of the 2003 invasion of Iraq
DateApril 3–4, 2003
Location
Result U.S. victory
Belligerents
 United States Iraq
Commanders and leaders
Col. Joe W. Dowdy

Saleh Hammadi Salmani

Mohammad Ibrahim Sulaiman
Units involved
Part of the 1st Marine Division Numerous elements of the Medina division and the Baghdad Division
Strength
Unspecified 2,500-3,000 men
Casualties and losses
1 Marine killed
~12 wounded
At least 1 ACE truck destroyed
Many T-62 tanks, APC's, and Mk83's destroyed
At least 150–250 killed and nearly a thousand wounded
2,000–2,500 captured

Before the 2003 invasion, Al Kut was home to an Iraqi airfield and suspected chemical weapons plant, thus making it an important target during the invasion. Al Kut lay in the way of the planned Coalition advance to Baghdad.

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