Urban Warfare Project The Battle of Ramadi, 2006–2007
Feb 5, 2021
Explore the chaos of the 2006 Battle of Ramadi, where American forces faced significant insurgencies and a crumbling infrastructure. Discover the critical alliances formed between U.S. officers and Iraqi tribal leaders that redefined counterinsurgency strategies. Hear about the innovative tactics employed by Navy SEAL teams in the fight, contrasting their success with earlier destructive approaches seen in Fallujah. This discussion also highlights how these strategies laid the groundwork for stability in a city once deemed the deadliest in Iraq.
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