Battle of Lomana
The Battle of Lomana took place on December 12, 1961 during the First Iraqi-Kurdish War. Following a Kurdish-Assyrian victory in the Battle of Zawita Valley. The Iraqi army launched a large counterattack which failed and led to many deaths and many Iraqi Equipment being taken
The battle
Peshmerga forces led by Mustafa Barzani secured control of the surrounding areas, including Sarsang village and the Zawita Valley.
In response, the Iraqi Army launched a large counterattack involving armored units, Infantry, artillery, and mercenaries, aiming to retake Lomana and nearby positions. Kurdish forces, using guerrilla tactics and ambushes, successfully repelled the Iraqi advance. The battle was further shaped by harsh weather, including fog and cold, which hampered Iraqi movements.
The victory showed the strategic position of the Kurdish forces in the region and highlighted the effectiveness of their tactics against a better-equipped army.
The battle
Peshmerga forces led by Mustafa Barzani secured control of the surrounding areas, including Sarsang village and the Zawita Valley.
In response, the Iraqi Army launched a large counterattack involving armored units, Infantry, artillery, and mercenaries, aiming to retake Lomana and nearby positions. Kurdish forces, using guerrilla tactics and ambushes, successfully repelled the Iraqi advance. The battle was further shaped by harsh weather, including fog and cold, which hampered Iraqi movements.
The victory showed the strategic position of the Kurdish forces in the region and highlighted the effectiveness of their tactics against a better-equipped army.
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