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The Battle of the Outpost of Twelve Mlaney

The Battle of the Outpost of Twelve Mlaney was a notable operation carried out by Peshmerga forces in the Badinan region. A joint force comprising the Renjbaran Organization and the Martyr Hamid Organization, both affiliated with the Zakho Regional Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, launched a strategic attack on a military barracks near Zakho. Demonstrating exceptional coordination and tactical prowess, they swiftly overran the outpost, inflicting significant losses on its garrison.

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The Battle of Galnazke

The Battle of Galnazke, fought on August 24, 1984, was a significant confrontation between Peshmerga forces and a sizable contingent of the Iraqi army, bolstered by mercenaries, tanks, artillery, and warplanes. The battle occurred in response to an offensive launched by the Ba'ath government on several areas in Zakho. After eight days of relentless attacks, the government forces faced a crushing defeat, suffering substantial casualties.

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The Battle and Ambush of Zamil Frosh 1980

The Battle of Zambil Frosh, a significant clash between the Kurdistan Peshmerga forces and the Ba'ath regime's army, unfolded on March 22, 1980. On that day, a Peshmerga unit executed a strategic ambush on an Iraqi army convoy traveling along a main road in the Batofa region. The ambush inflicted severe casualties on the Iraqi forces, disrupting their operations.

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The Battle of Dashtmre 1987

The Battle of Dashtmre was a Peshmerga operation targeting an Iraqi army base. On the night of February 9-10, 1987, a Peshmerga force affiliated with the Zakho Regional Committee launched an attack on the Iraqi army base near Dashtmre village in the Ibrahim Khalil (Rzgari) district of the Badinan region. The Peshmerga forces quickly breached the base's defenses and entered the facility.

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The Battle of Grda Hul 1985

The battle of Grda Hul marked a significant blow dealt to a defensive checkpoint of the Iraqi military by the Peshmerga forces of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) during the Gullan Revolution. Taking place on the night of August 12-13, 1985, the operation was carried out by a coalition of Peshmerga fighters from the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)

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The Battle of Ava Ze 1987

In 1987, the Peshmerga forces of Border Branch 1, operating in the Badinan region, carried out a daring operation against an Iraqi Army military barracks near the town of Sheladze on the Ava Ze River. Launching a swift and strategic attack, the Peshmerga successfully captured the barracks, eliminating all the soldiers stationed there. Remarkably, they completed the mission without incurring any casualties, showcasing their tactical prowess and resilience.

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The Battle of Maklawa Village

Following the confrontations at Qarawa and Mamasha, where the Peshmerga forces of the Republic of Kurdistan engaged with the Iranian army, it became evident that the Iranian forces are compelled to undertake a reorganization of their troops in the area and formulate a suitable strategy…..

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The Battle of Qulta

During the conflict between the Republic's Peshmerga forces and the Iranian army, a significant battle unfolded in the village of Qulta, involving a total of five hundred soldiers. Among them, twenty individuals hailed from the Mahabad force, alongside fighters from Garki, Sardasht, and Suesni. Notably, Mustafa Khoshnaw from the Barzani Forces was also actively engaged in the combat.

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The Battle of Kaniyalnja 1983

On November 21, 1983, the Peshmerga forces of Barzan launched an assault on the Iraqi army bases located in close proximity to the village of Kaniyalnja in the Barzan region. The Battle of Kaniyalnja ensued, resulting in the swift capture of the enemy bases by the Peshmerga forces. This successful operation inflicted significant damage upon the Iraqi army, highlighting the prowess and effectiveness of the Peshmerga fighters.

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The Battle Inside Akre City 1983

In 1983, the war unfolded. The Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces strategized to shift their partisan operations to urban areas and launch attacks on government institutions. Their objective was to convey a powerful message to the government, demonstrating the Kurdish revolution's ability to strike at institutions at will, inflicting casualties and other significant losses.

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The Battle of Atrosh 1987

The Peshmerga forces faced a significant challenge on January 5, 1987, when the Iraqi army and mercenary forces (jash) launched a large-scale assault in the Atrosh and Sheikhan areas, along with the surrounding regions. Backed by tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and warplanes, the attackers engaged in a fierce battle that lasted for a duration of 13 to 15 days. Despite the government forces managing to capture certain territories, the Peshmerga forces, supported by the local civil forces...

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The battle of Chamkuchelay Qadirkaram

The conflict occurred during the fall of 1968 in the Qadir Karam region, where the Kurdistan Peshmerga troops clashed with the fighters of the former political bureau faction aligned with the government. Two battalions of the government's military also participated in the battle, utilizing tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and warplanes. Ultimately, the government and military forces were vanquished, sustaining significant losses and eventually retreating to Kirkuk.

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