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What initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom?
What initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Which resolution was Iraq found to be in breach of, leading to Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Which resolution was Iraq found to be in breach of, leading to Operation Iraqi Freedom?
How long did it take for Baghdad to fall after the invasion began?
How long did it take for Baghdad to fall after the invasion began?
What major event marked the official end of U.S. Forces' mission in Iraq?
What major event marked the official end of U.S. Forces' mission in Iraq?
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What was a significant consequence after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq?
What was a significant consequence after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq?
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When did Operation Inherent Resolve begin?
When did Operation Inherent Resolve begin?
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What tactics were used by insurgents against U.S. troops in Iraq?
What tactics were used by insurgents against U.S. troops in Iraq?
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What was one of the consequences of the insurgency in Iraq after the invasion?
What was one of the consequences of the insurgency in Iraq after the invasion?
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Study Notes
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) launched on March 20, 2003, with airstrikes targeting Saddam Hussein's palace and military sites.
- Approximately 67,700 ground troops and 15,000 naval personnel participated.
- The U.S. invasion was authorized due to Iraq's violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1441, regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
- Iraqi forces were defeated quickly, with Baghdad falling within five weeks.
- Post-invasion, an insurgency emerged, fueled by al-Qaeda and tribal conflicts (Sunni vs. Shia).
- The mission officially ended on December 15, 2011, after nearly nine years, with approximately 4,500 U.S. troop casualties.
ISIS Rise and Operation Inherent Resolve
- Following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) seized territory in Syria and Iraq.
- ISIS's actions caused significant casualties, destruction, and human rights abuses.
- Operation Inherent Resolve was launched on October 17, 2014, in response to ISIS.
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Description
This quiz covers the key events of Operation Iraqi Freedom, including the initial invasion in 2003 and the emergence of ISIS. Explore the reasons behind the U.S. intervention, the rapid fall of Baghdad, and the subsequent challenges faced with insurgency and ISIS. Test your knowledge of these pivotal moments in modern history.
