Stephen Andrews

The arrival of the Americans 3, 2003



The arrival of the Americans 3, 2003
crayon rubbing on parchment paper
19 x 24 inches

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The arrival of the Americans 3 March 2003, U.S. forces opened a northern front in Iraq, primarily involving special operations and the 173rd Airborne Brigade. They allied with Kurdish Peshmerga fighters to fight against Iraqi forces, secure oil fields, and prevent Iraqi troops from moving south. Key actions included the parachute drop into Bashur (Operation Northern Delay) on March 26 and the Battle of Debecka Pass. 2003 crayon rubbing on parchment paper 19 x 24 inches