BATTLE // September 22, 1980
Battle of Khorramshahr
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Overview
The First Battle of Khorramshahr was a major battle in the Iran–Iraq War, beginning shortly after the Iraqi invasion of Iran in September 1980. Amidst the gruelling urban warfare in and around the city, Khorramshahr came to be referred to by the Iranians as Khuninshahr, as both sides had suffered heavy casualties in combat. It was the single largest urban battle of the Iran–Iraq war.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Iran3,000–5,000medium
- Iraq12,000–20,000medium
Iraq fielded a 4.0 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Iran7,000medium175% loss rate
- Iraq2,000medium13% loss rate
Commanders (5)
Iran
Abolhassan Banisadrcommander-in-chief
- Hooshang Samadi
captain
Iraq
Izzat Ibrahim al-Dourifield marshal
- Kamel Sajid
lieutenant general
- Saddam Hussein
mushir
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