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Operation Phantom Linebacker was a coalition military operation in Iraq designed to interdict anti-government fighters from entering Iraq from Syria. The U.S. 3rd Brigade and the 2nd Infantry Division (United States) conducted the operation with the Iraqi National Guard, Iraqi Border Police, and other Multinational Forces. The U.S. III Corps uses ‘Phantom’ as its nickname. Launched in early August 2004.
Military Units Involved
- US forces reported to be involved were
- Iraqi Units involved
Casualties
No US, Coalition or Iraqi casualties or deaths were reported during the operation.
References
Template:2004 Operations
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§ All attacks listed in this group were either committed by insurgents, or have unknown perpetrators |
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