Battle of Medina Ridge

The Battle of Medina Ridge was a tank battle fought on February 27, 1991, during the Gulf War, between the U.S. 1st Armored Division and the 2nd Brigade of the Iraqi Republican Guard Medina Luminous Division outside Basra, Iraq. The U.S. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division was also a major contributor. Iraq's Adnan Motorized Division was also a participant. Iraq's Medina Ridge is the name American troops gave to a low rise, approximately seven miles (11 km) long.

Battle of Medina Ridge

The Battle of Medina Ridge was a tank battle fought on February 27, 1991, during the Gulf War, between the U.S. 1st Armored Division and the 2nd Brigade of the Iraqi Republican Guard Medina Luminous Division outside Basra, Iraq. The U.S. 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division was also a major contributor. Iraq's Adnan Motorized Division was also a participant. Iraq's Medina Ridge is the name American troops gave to a low rise, approximately seven miles (11 km) long.