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The 30th Anniversary of 73 Easting

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Lawrence Person

(Note: This is partially recycled from a previous post in honor of the 30th anniversary of the battle, but the video is new.) Thirty years ago, on February 26, 1991, units of the American Second Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged the … Continue reading →

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The Battle of 73 Easting

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Lawrence Person

Twenty nine years ago today, on February 26, 1991, units of the American Second Armored Cavalry Regiment engaged the armor of the Iraqi Republican Guard Tawakalna Division in the Battle of 73 Easting. The furious action lasted twenty-three minutes. The … Continue reading →

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