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ORDER OF BATTLE // March 25, 2008

Battle of Basra

Estimated force strength by side, with confidence labels per surviving record.

Forces engaged

2 sides catalogued · combined 32,000 estimated

  • Iraq

    16,000

    Medium-confidence figure

  • Mahdi Army

    16,000

    Medium-confidence figure

Battle context

Battle of Basra, Iraq War.

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Last verified June 2026
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