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ORDER OF BATTLE // October 16, 2016

Battle of Mosul

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

Forces engaged

2 sides catalogued · combined 114,500–126,000 estimated

  • Iraq

    108,500–114,000

    Medium-confidence figure

  • Islamic State

    6,000–12,000

    Medium-confidence figure

Battle context

Battle of Mosul, Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017.

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