Battle of Alana Valley 1969
The Battle of Alana Valley was a significant confrontation during the September Revolution that occurred on July 13, 1969, on the slopes of Mount Korek, located east of Khalifan. The Iraqi army launched a determined offensive with the objective of occupying the village of Alana in the valley. However, the Betwata battalion of the Peshmerga forces mounted a strong and resolute defense, engaging the advancing Iraqi troops in fierce combat. The Peshmerga successfully repelled the attack, inflicting
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