Battle of Failaka
The Battle of Failaka broke out between the Kuwaiti garrison of Failaka Island and attacking Iraqi forces during the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, on 2 August 1990. The Kuwaiti garrison consisted of an infantry company and a company of border guards, in addition to air defense company armed with Hawk SAMs. Iraqi forces consisted of a special forces battalion transported by helicopters reinforced with a battalion of marines.
Aftermath
After the successful takeover by the Iraqi army, the island of Failaka was depopulated, with its 2,000 residents expelled to the mainland.[1] The island was retaken by US forces in 1991, using tools of psychological warfare, making the Iraqi contingent of 1,400 surrender without a single shot.[2]
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References
- "War scars on Failaka island visible after 20 years". News.xinhuanet.com. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- North, Andrew (17 March 2003). "Middle East | US psy-ops play it loud". BBC News. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
See also
- The Battle of the Bridges
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