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The Mangesh Battle 1984

The battle took place in August 1984 when the Iraqi army and mercenaries attacked the Mangesh region to suppress the voice of the revolution in the region, but the Peshmerga forces resisted them and caused heavy damage to them the army’s casualties were a number of fighters killed and wounded.

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Battle of Qasrok 1978

he battle was a Peshmarga operation during the Gulan Revolution in Qasrok area of ​​Sheikhan district of Badinan region in 1978, after a Peshmerga force managed to reach a base of Ba'ath regime fighters and attacked them, they killed and wounded a large number of fighters and caused heavy damage to the base .

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The Battle of Sayed Sadiq 1983

On August 16, 1983, the anniversary of the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga Forces planned to launch an operation against Ba'athist military institutions and fronts. Then, the brave Peshmerga Forces attacked the Iraqi army positions on the road between Sayed Sadiq and Shandari, causing heavy damage to the Iraqi army and instilling fear into them.

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The Battle of Kani Saif

On October 20, 1980, a significant battle occurred on the road between Sayed Sadiq and Penjwen. A confrontation between a Peshmerga force and the Iraqi army led to intense fighting, resulting in a notable victory for the Peshmerga and heavy casualties for the Iraqi army.

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The Battle of Biara 1982

In the Battle of Biara, the Peshmerga Forces began fighting and operating in the early months of 1982 in the Biara and Shram areas. They did this by launching a massive attack on the army and government forces' bases, which allowed them to seize control of the area and cause severe damage to the Iraqi army and its possessions.

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The Battle of Sharazoor 1982

On May 31, 1982, a momentous occurrence transpired in the Sharazoor region, where the collective Peshmerga forces of diverse Kurdish factions in the Jud Front, namely the PDK, the Socialist Party, and the Communist Party. During the battle, numerous soldiers and Jashes lost their lives in the battle, along with four Peshmergas. Subsequently, the government forces retreated to the Sayed Sadiq barracks.

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The Battle of Bakrman 1983

The battle consisted of the brave and tactical operations of the incredible Peshmerga Forces; it took place on the evening of 29th March 1983 in Sharmen and Bakrman areas when the courageous Peshmerga Forces attacked several positions of the mercenaries (Jash), and they managed to cause heavy damage to them within the two hours of the battle.

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The Iraqi government’s attack on Zakho Regional Committee

The battle took place in November 1986 in the Zakho region of Badinan region, when the Iraqi army and fighters, were supported by artillery and warplanes, attacked the headquarters and positions of the Peshmerga of Zakho’s Regional Committee, in order to suppress the voice of the revolution after a battle for a number of days and putting pressure on the fronts, the Peshmerga forces were able to defeat the advances of the mercenaries and drive them away from the area.

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The Battle of Rawandiz 1965

The Battle of Ruandz took place during the summer of 1965 in the vicinity of Mount Korek, Ruandz, and the Diyana Plain. The primary objective of the revolutionary leadership in this offensive was to seize control of Mount Korak and Gali Ali Beg valley. This strategic move was in response to the relentless assaults by the Iraqi army on Zozk, Handren mount, and other surrounding areas, which were intended to exert pressure on the revolutionary forces in the Balakayety region.

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The Battle of Sharansh 1976

This incredible battle consisted of brave and tactical activities of the incredible Peshmerga Forces of Kurdistan in Qala Salmani area of Sindi region in Badina on August 18, 1976. Moreover, in this battle, Iraqi army forces were ambushed by the astute Peshmerga Forces. The Iraqi Army were severely damaged by the Peshmerga Forces as a result, leaving dozens of people dead andinjured, including officers and lower-ranking personnel.

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The Battle of Zewke Village 1983

The Battle of Zewke, a pivotal event during the Gullan Revolution, occurred on April 15, 1983, in the Badinan region. A large force of the Iraqi army launched an offensive on Zewke village, located in the Mangeshki area, as part of their effort to reassert governmental control and dominance over the region. While the Iraqi forces were conducting a search operation in the village, a Peshmerga patrol operating nearby became aware of the attack.

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The Battle of Qaradagh 1968

In late 1968, the Iraqi government, with the support and coordination of the fighters from the old political bureau wing, launched a significant military campaign targeting areas under the control of the Aylul Revolution. This offensive enabled Iraqi forces to seize a considerable portion of the Garmian and Qaradagh regions. However, in response, the revolutionary leadership orchestrated a comprehensive counteroffensive in November 1969, aiming to reclaim these lost territories.

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