Operation Ramadan

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A phase of the Iran-Iraq War, Operation Ramadan was launched by Iran in July of 1982 near Basra. It featured the use of human wave attacks against the Iraqi defenses in one of the largest land battles since World War II. Casualties were heavy in the face of the Iraqi artillery, but Iran was able to recover small amounts of territory. The defense protecting Basra was designed by the U.S. due to their support for Saddam's invasion. The engagement was a part of the overall stalemate.


Iran-Iraq War
Mersad - Dezful -Abadan - Undeniable Victory - Khorramshahr - Ramadan - Dawn V - Marshes - Cities - 1st Al Faw - Karbala-5 - Karbala-6 - Karbala Ten - Halabja - 2nd Al Faw

Related U.S. operations
Earnest Will - Prime Chance - Eager Glacier - Nimble Archer - Praying Mantis

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Source: the book "The Persian Puzzle" by Kenneth Pollack

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