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    Ras al-Khafji (Arabic: رأس الخفجي Raʾs al-Ḫafğī) or Khafji (الخفجي) is a town on the border between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It lies in what was before...
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    The Battle of Khafji was the first major ground engagement of the Gulf War. It took place in and around the Saudi Arabian city of Khafji, from 29 January...
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    2024) was an Iraqi Army general, best known for his role in the battles of Khafji and 73 Easting, during the Gulf War. On 29 January 1991, Mahmoud took part...
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  • Khafji Airport (Arabic: مطار الخفجي) is a small airfield located southern the city of Khafji in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It occupies a small...
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    and seized the town of Khafji. The US and Saudi Arabian armies were able to kick them out. This was known as the Battle of Khafji. According to the Population...
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    and occupied the lightly defended Saudi city of Khafji with tanks and infantry. The Battle of Khafji ended two days later when the Iraqis were driven...
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    played a significant role in the Gulf War, particularly during the Battle of Khafji in which Qatari tanks rolled through the streets of the town and provided...
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    1990 as part of Operation Desert Shield and saw action at the Battle of Khafji and again during the liberation of Kuwait. In the early 21st century the...
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    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whereas Khafji Joint Operations' objective is to conduct onshore and offshore activities in Khafji Divided Zone in cooperation with...
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  • Archived from the original on 11 December 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2019. "Al Khafji Solar Saline Water Reverse Osmosis (Solar SWRO) Desalination Plant". water-technology...
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    attempted Iraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia which is known as the Battle of Khafji. The 2nd Marine Division faced heavy resistance during the Battle of Kuwait...
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    Qatar took part in the Gulf War of 1991, with a battalion at the Battle of Khafji. It also hosted the U.S. 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the Canadian...
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    actions of the war. Task force Taro was instrumental in the recapture of Khafji, was the first unit to advance into Kuwait, conducted the only heliborne...
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    extends almost 1,400 km (870 mi) from the Gulf of Aqaba on the west to Ras al Khafji on the Persian Gulf. In 1965, Saudi Arabia and Jordan agreed to boundary...
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    During the Gulf War, over 500 Senegalese participated in the Battle of Khafji and the unexpected Liberation of Kuwait campaign, under the command of the...
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    engage moving ground targets. The first gunship to enter the Battle of Khafji helped stop a southbound Iraqi armored column on 29 January 1991. One day...
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    Retrieved 6 January 2005. Williams, Scott (June 2002). The Battle of al-Khafji (PDF) (Master's thesis). Monterey, CA: Naval Postgraduate School. Archived...
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    allied forces, the Saudi army and SANG played a major part in the Battle of Khafji and the Liberation of Kuwait. 2007–10 Houthi Insurgency. Yemeni Houthis...
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    Lake Nicaraguan Revolution Operation Golden Pheasant Gulf War Battle of Khafji Battle of Kuwait International Airport Liberation of Kuwait Operation Garden...
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    6 92 0 MIL Royal Saudi Air Force (469) Lockheed C-130H Hercules saknear Khafji, Saudi Arabia APR OERM unknown 1991-03-21 98 6 92 0 † MIL Indian Air Force...
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    (including at the Battle of Khafji). The 3rd Armoured and 5th Mechanised Divisions, the assault force for the Battle of Khafji, had both been retrained in...
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    gave around 2,600 personnel. Qatari forces participated in the Battle of Khafji. Romania participated with 363 medical personnel and 21 soldiers from February...
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    are: College of Applied Medical Sciences College of Arts and Sciences – Al-Khafji College of Arts and Sciences – Nairiyah College of Arts and Sciences – Quaryah...
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  • all its troops from Kuwait. 29 January: Iraqi forces invade the town of Khafji in Saudi Arabia. Iraqi forces are quickly engaged by Saudi Arabian and Qatari...
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    until relieved by Wisconsin. Missouri then fired another 60 rounds off Khafji on 11–12 February before steaming north to Faylaka Island. After minesweepers...
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    armies. Qatari AMX-30s saw action against Iraqi forces at the Battle of Khafji. France and most other nations replaced their AMX-30s with more up-to-date...
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    Ras Tanura Battle of Qurah and Umm al Maradim Battle of Bubiyan Battle of Khafji Battle of Wadi al-Batin Highway of Death Battle of 73 Easting Battle of...
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    Gulf War: The first major ground engagement of the war, the Battle of Khafji, begins. The battle lasts until February 1. February 1 USAir Flight 1493...
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  • to the Bubiyan action was the Battle of Khafji in which Saddam Hussein sent an amphibious assault to Khafji to reinforce the city against the Coalition...
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    Kuwait to train the Saudi Arabian National Guard. During the Battle of Khafji, the MTT accompanied the SANG forces into battle, coordinated troop movements...
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