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The major offensive, known as the Battle of Ruandz, took place on September 8, 1974, and remains one of the most challenging confrontations in the conflict. In an effort to capture the positions of the Peshmerga forces in the Ruandz area, the Iraqi army launched a large-scale offensive on two fronts.
After the collapse of the republic, Barzani's forces began a new phase of fighting with Iranian army forces and pro-government tribes as they retreated to Iraqi territory.
One of the battles that followed the defeat of the Kurdistan Republic and the retreat of the Barzanis to the border points between Iran and Iraq was the Battle of Singan.
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
When the Ba'athists took power in Iraq for the second time, one of their sinister plans was to end the Kurdish revolution. To implement their agenda, in 1969, they launched a large-scale campaign of attacks on the areas of the Eylul (September) Revolution with the assistance and support of the old group of the Political Bureau. However, the revolutionary leadership resisted them with a solid plan and self-organization and thwarted all their military plans.
The battle took place on August 4, 1963 between Barzan and Ble and its surroundings. The Iraqi government attacked Barzan and its surrounding villages to capture and destroy them and disrupt the Kurdish revolution in the region, but the Peshmerga forces under the direct leadership of Barzani They strongly opposed them and prevented their plan from succeeding, after several attacks to the offense force it ended with negotiations and peace.
In June 1974, the Iraqi government attacked Mount Safin, although the Peshmerga were defending it. However, the continuous attacks of the government, the army's weapons and the fatigue of the Peshmerga forces made it impossible for them to continue their resistance in the mountains. Therefore, the Peshmerga commanders of that front decided to withdraw to Koneflusa behind Mount Hawre, where they established a line of defense until the downfall of the revolution in the spring of 1975.
The Battle of Gali Rashava occurred on December 11, 1987, during a critical phase of Peshmerga resistance against the Iraqi regime. The Peshmerga forces launched a coordinated attack targeting a convoy of Iraqi army vehicles, the Deraluk battalion headquarters, the Ba'ath Party headquarters, and the security base in the town. The assault focused on the main roads between Amedi and Deraluk, aiming to disrupt military movements and supply lines.
The Battle of Bawkhoshin took place on August 4, 1963, near Darbandikhan. The Iraqi army launched an attack on the village of Bawkhoshin, targeting the Peshmerga forces of Karadag. After two hours of intense fighting, the Iraqi army suffered a major defeat. The Peshmerga forces effectively resisted the attack, forcing the Iraqi forces to retreat to the Darbandikhan military base. The retreating army also sustained heavy casualties and significant damage to its equipment.
The Battle of Darbandi Gomespan in May 1974 was a significant confrontation during a period when the Iraqi government, having resumed its war efforts, planned to overthrow the Kurdish revolution within a short period of time. With its vast military capabilities, including advanced heavy weapons and ammunition, the Iraqi government intensified its attacks on areas of strategic importance to the revolutionary leadership. As a result, the Iraqi forces made significant advances on the battlefields,
The Battle of Amedi, fought on November 8, 1985, was a significant series of operations carried out by the Peshmerga forces of the Amedi Regional Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in the Badinan region. These meticulously planned operations targeted several strategic positions and bases held by Ba'athist mercenaries. The Peshmerga forces demonstrated exceptional combat prowess, capturing six key militant positions and inflicting substantial damage on the enemy.
The Battle of Dereluk occurred on May 5, 1987, in the Amedi district. Peshmerga forces launched an attack on the headquarters of the 111th Khafifa Battalion, initiating a fierce and heavy battle. Demonstrating superior strategy and determination, the Peshmerga succeeded in capturing the battalion’s headquarters along with 81 surrounding positions. The attack inflicted severe losses on the government forces, including numerous soldiers and mercenaries killed, wounded, or captured.
