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The Battle of Haji Omeran 1980

The Battle took place on November 15, 1980 in Haji Omeran. When the war between Iraq and Iran broke out, the revolutionary leadership wanted to take advantage of the situation of the Iraqi army in Omeran to move the revolutionary activities there and take over Omeran. However, the Iraqi army's situation was different from what the Peshmerga had been told in terms of strength, and the local weather did not aid the Peshmerga in their endeavors.

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Battle of Suse 1974

The Battle of Suse military base occurred in May 1974, following the Iraqi government's declaration of war against the Kurdish revolution. As a reaction, the Peshmerga initiated a strategic siege around the military encampment The Iraqi military initiated a strategic operation aimed at dismantling the encirclement of the Peshmerga forces and liberating the soldiers held captive in Sulaimani and Dukan.

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The Battle of Shishar

The Battle of Shishar occurred in the autumn of 1974, engaging the Iraqi army in conflict with the Peshmerga forces. The army sought to gain control of Mount Shishar in the Betwata region, with the intention of expanding their authority over the surrounding areas. However, the Peshmerga forces fiercely resisted and successfully repelled the attack. They steadfastly prevented the government from seizing the mountain, ensuring it remained under Peshmerga control until the end of the 1975 revolutio

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The Battle of Bamarni 1987

he battle took place in May 1987 in the Bamarni area of Badinan region. It was when the Peshmerga embarked a major attack on the Iraqi army bases in the area. The Peshmerga forces captured their military base and caused severe damage to the Iraqi army. They killed and took the soldiers of the Iraqi army a hostage, and they took over a large number of weapons and ammunition.

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The Battle of Mountain Makok

The Iraqi government launched a robust military offensive against Kurdistan in 1974 after deciding to reopen its conflict with the Kurdish revolution. Tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and the air force all assisted in the day and nighttime raids. The Peshmerga positions in and around Mount Makok were the target of a military operation in August by the Iraqi army, which had advanced to the Betwen region.

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The Battle of Sangasar

The Battle of Sangasar occurred during the autumn of 1974, when the Iraqi army launched an offensive to seize control of Qaladze city. In response, the Peshmerga forces established a stronghold in Sangasar village, resulting in a ten-day-long conflict. Eventually, the Iraqi army managed to breach the Peshmerga defenses and successfully occupied Qaladze on August 19th.

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The Epic of Shakholan 1969

In the late days of February 1969, an event known as The Epic of Shakholan occurred in the small village of Shakholan, located in the northern region of Erbil. The occurrence took place when two brave Peshmergas arrived at the village for revolutionary purposes.

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The Saga of Sartiz Mountain

Sartiz Mountain, a prominent geographical feature located in the northern region of Zozk Mountain and the southern part of Hassan Beg Mountain, played a crucial role in the leadership of the September Revolution.

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the epic of Zambur

In July 1965, the revolutionary leadership planned an action called the Epic of Zambur. The Peshmerga guerrilla group executed this plan to strike a blow to the government's economic interests in Kirkuk. The operation was carried out successfully at the right time and place, causing a serious impact and threat to the Iraqi government's oil facilities.

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the Epic of KORAK mountain

The Iraqi government, which withdrew from the March 11 agreement and disrupted talks with the leadership of the September Revolution; the Iraqi government, resumed the war with the intention of ending the revolution in a short time, having somehow armed itself during the four years of ceasefire and negotiations. By strengthening its relations with the former Soviet Union to provide weapons, ammunition, military advice, etc., it can now achieve its goal of suppressing the Kurdish revolution.

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The Legend of Zozik Mountain

Zozk Mountain is a well-known mountain located in South Kurdistan, which provides a breathtaking view of Soran city and is surrounded by several villages. To the east of the mountain are the villages of Barsrin and Piruswan, while Sitkan is situated to the north...

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The epic of Mount Matin

Matin Mountain is one of the most challenging mountains in the Kurdistan region in the Badinan region of the Amedi district. It was an important and strategic area to connect Barzan and Badinan regions.

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