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Battle of Najaf (2004) 2004

Battle of Najaf (2004): United States soldier during the Battle of Najaf
Image: Staff Sgt Ashley Brokop, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year2004Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraPost-1945 (1946 onwards)derived from year
LocationIraqNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
War / conflictIraq WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsMahdi Army, United StatesWikidata P710
Coordinates31.9958, 44.3144Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Najaf a battle during the Iraq War between United States-Iraqi government forces and the Shia insurgent Mahdi Army led by Muqtada al-Sadr in the Iraqi city of Najaf in April 2004 and conflict began again in August 2004.

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Location

31.9958, 44.3144 · Iraq

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