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The Battle of Baqubah was a U.S.-led coalition operation in and around Baqubah, the capital of Iraq's Diyala province, during the Iraq War in 2007. Conducted during the U.S. troop surge, the fighting sought to remove al-Qaeda in Iraq forces that had made the city a center of their operations and declared it a provincial capital. The campaign began in June and continued through the summer, combining urban combat, raids, and efforts to restore control of the city.
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Where did the Battle of Baqubah take place?
The fighting occurred in and around Baqubah, the capital of Iraq's Diyala province. The city had become an important center for al-Qaeda in Iraq during the Iraq War.
When did the Battle of Baqubah occur?
It took place in 2007 during the Iraq War. The operation occurred during the U.S. troop surge.
What was the coalition trying to achieve in the Battle of Baqubah?
The U.S.-led coalition sought to remove al-Qaeda in Iraq forces from Baqubah and nearby areas. The operation targeted a militant network that had made the city a center of activity.
Who fought in the Battle of Baqubah?
The battle involved U.S.-led coalition forces fighting al-Qaeda in Iraq elements. It formed part of the wider counterinsurgency campaign in Iraq during the 2007 surge.
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