BATTLE // Jan 1991
Khafji
Saudi Arabia/Kuwait border · 28.417, 48.500
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Overview
The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War. It took place in and around the Saudi Arabian city of Khafji, from 29 January to 1 February 1991.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Significance
Iraqi probe defeated during air campaign
Result
Coalition/Saudi victory
Forces & casualties
Casualties
- Irak300–400medium
Commanders (7)
Coalition
Fahd bin Abdul-AzizSupreme Commander of all military forces
Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabahemir of Kuwait
Khalid bin Sultanmarshal
Iraq
Izzat Ibrahim al-Dourifield marshal
Saddam Husseinmushir
Salah Aboud Mahmoudlieutenant general
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