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Battle of Wadi Al-Batin or Battle of Ruqi Pocket or Operation Red Storm was one of the battles which happeneds before the beginning of the Desert Storm operations in February 15 1991,
Iraqis thought that Allies were prepping the Wadi Al-Batin for the main attack. The desired effect was that the Iraqis would think that the main coalition ground attack would come up the Wadi Al Batin, a natural invasion route, and they would therefore beef up their forces there, at the expense of the Western flank, where VII Corps would conduct the main attack.
on 16th February , US 1st Cavalry Division's artillery started firing against Iraqi targets inside the Wadi Al-Batin during the battle.
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US Army
Iraqi Republican Guard
