Operation Dagger
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United States New Iraqi Army | Iraqi insurgents |
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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.
The mission, which was to locate hidden weapons caches and enemy sanctuaries, was a failure. The mission followed Operation Spear, a similar operation.
References
- ^ "US Kills 50 Insurgents in Iraq". CBS/AP. 19 June 2005. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
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