Operation Dagger

Operation Dagger was a 2005 operation of the Iraq War.[1] It took place in the southern Lake Tharthar region, in Al Anbar province and was conducted by the Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division.

Operation Dagger
Part of the Iraq War
Date18 June 2005
Location
western Iraq
Result US and New Iraqi Army failure, launch of Operation Spear
Belligerents
United States
New Iraqi Army
Iraqi insurgents

The mission, which was to locate hidden weapons caches and enemy sanctuaries, was a failure. The mission followed Operation Spear, a similar operation.

References

  1. "US Kills 50 Insurgents In Iraq". CBS/AP. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 8 November 2017.


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