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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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The Battle of Dereluk and Sheladze 1988

On December 11, 1988, during the night, a significant confrontation occurred in the Badinan region between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi government. In close proximity to the first branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga forces initiated a large-scale assault on the military and armed establishments of the Iraqi government in Dereluk and Sheladze. Furthermore, they quickly gained control over all military positions, mercenaries, political party, government, and militar

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The Battle on the Zakho-Batuf Road

The Zakho Regional Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) launched an offensive against the Iraqi government's military forces on the Zakho-Batuf road on February 26, 1988. Following a fierce confrontation, the Peshmerga forces emerged victorious, inflicting significant damage on the Iraqi forces. They managed to neutralize a considerable number of enemy fighters and soldiers; they were able to capture a few hostages as well.

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The Battle of Balisan

On the 26th of February, 1988, the Peshmerga forces found themselves under attack in the Balisan Valley by the Iraqi army. This assault was launched from the Betwata and Khalifan fronts, marking a significant and large-scale offensive. The Peshmerga forces effectively engaged the Iraqi forces using a well-coordinated military strategy, bolstered by tanks, artillery, guns, and warplanes. Consequently, the government forces suffered a resounding defeat by nightfall.

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The Battle of Basara July 1987

On the night of July 27th to 28th, 1987, the Peshmerga forces, operating under the two branches of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), launched an attack on an Iraqi army regiment near the village of Basara, situated on the slopes of Mount Kosrat. This battle resulted in significant losses for the Iraqi government forces, with a large number of soldiers being killed, wounded, and taken hostage by the Peshmerga.

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Mustafa Barzani

Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Abdullah Barzani, also known as (Mullah Mustafa Barzani, General Mustafa Barzani, Peshawa (leadership), President Mustafa Barzani and Barzani Mustafa) was born on March 14, 1903, in Barzan village, in Erbil province. He was the initiator of the Second Barzan Revolution, the founder of the Freedom Committee, a general in the Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad, the head of the provisional government abroad in Baku, the founder of the Kurdistan Democratic Party

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Masoud Barzani

Masoud Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, also known as (President Masoud Barzani, Mr. Masoud, Uncle, Masrour Barzani's father), joined the ranks of the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces in 1962.

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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 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 Sharazur

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 Kani Sef

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 epic battle of Ahmadawa 1987

The epic battle took place in Ahmad Awa area on July 1, 1987, when the Peshmerga forces attacked several Iraqi army bases and mercenaries, including a base of the National Army (Jaish al-Shaabi), the Peshmarga force captured their bases and headquarters and caused them a heavy damage by killing, wounding and taking prisoners, After staying for two days at the area the Peshmerga forces decided to withdraw and left the area.

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