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Invasion Phase
During the invasion, March 19-April 30, an estimated 9,200 Iraqi combatants were killed, and around 3,7500 civilians or non-combatants were killed also. 172 U.S personell were killed in combat. -
The invasion begins
The surprise invasion begins. There was no declaration of war. -
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Iraqi War Timeline
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The fall of Baghdad
The fall ended Suddam Hussein's 24 year long rule. The U.S. forces took control of the Ba'ath Party, and ripped down the statue of Suddam, as shown in the picture. -
"Mission Accomplished:
President Bush made a nationally telivised "Mission Accomplished" speech declaring victory against Iraq's forces. -
Capturing the remaining leaders
On July 22, 2003, the 101st Airborne Division and soldiers from Task Force 20 killed Suddam's two sons and his grandchildren. -
Suddam was captured by soldiers
In 2003, Suddam Hussein was captured. They found him in a very small bunker, one that was hardly big enough for him to lie down in. He was breathing through an air vent and extractor fan. When he was found, he gave himself up without resistance. -
The most serious fight of all
Iraqi insurgents ambushed a Blackwater USA Convoy. Four contractors were killed by grenades and small fire, their bodies were dragged, beaten, burned, and their bodies hanged from a bridge crossing the Euphrates. -
"Bloodiest battle so far"
This battle lasted for a total of 46 days, it was called the Second Battle of Fallujah. 95 American soldiers were killed, civilian casualties were low, because many of them fled before the battle took place. -
Battle of Abu Ghraib
This was an attack on US forces at Abu Graib prison. This consisted of heavy rocket fire, insurgents were armed with grenades and small fire, and vehicles were loaded with explosive devises. The U.S.' ammunition/weapons ran so low that they had to result to hand-to-hand fighting. This was considered the largest coordinated assult on the US since the Vietnam War. -
Explosion at Mosque
On Febuary 22, 2006, a bomb exploded at Mosque, one of the holiest sites at Shi'a Islam. It was believed to be planted by Al Qaeda. Nobody nearby was harmed, but the mosque was badly damaged, which resulted in violence. Over 100 bodies with bullet holes were found the very next day, and a total of 165 people were believed to have been killed. -
Saddam's execution
Saddam was hanged on Dec 30, 2006. He was guilty of crimes against humanity after a year-long trial. -
Deadliest attack of the war
On this day, nearly 800 civilians were killed due to suicide bombings. Over 100 shops and mones were destroyed. The United States blamed Al Queda. -
"Charge of the Knights"
At the end of March, the Iraqi army, with air support, launched an offensive called the "Charge of the Knights". This is the first opperation where Iraq did not have support from ground troops. -
Obama's Speech
On Febuary 27, 2011, President Barack Obama make a speech saying that the US mission in Iraq will be finished by August 31, 2010 -
51 dead due to carbombing
Insurgents conducted a major attack with at least 12 car bombs simultaneously detonating from Mosul to Basra, this killed at least 51 people. -
The last troops withdrawled
The very last troops were withdrawn on December 18, 2011.
