The iraq war 2003

• Who led the coalition that attacked Iraq in 2003?

  US and UK
• What type of warfare developed in Iraq after the initial invasion?

  Guerrilla war
• When were Coalition forces withdrawn from Iraq?

  2011
• What was the Coalition's strategy called that involved command and control systems?

  C4ISR
• What type of drones did the Coalition use during the Iraq War?

  Remote-controlled drones
• What does 'shock and awe' refer to in the context of the Iraq War?

  Using overwhelming, advanced firepower
• What were the main steps in the Coalition's military strategy during the Iraq War?

  1. Preparing the battlefield: bombing Iraqi leaders
  2. Air raids: two months of targeted bombing
  3. Ground attack: 200,000 troops capturing key cities
• What type of reporters were embedded with special forces during the Iraq War?

  Reporters embedded with special forces
• What were the aerial surveillance techniques used by the Coalition?

  1. Drones for reconnaissance and bombing
  2. Satnet 4 for intercepting communications
  3. Satellites for guiding 'smart' bombs
• How did modern commanders observe battles during the Iraq War?

  From space using satellites
• What is a key feature of the F-117 stealth fighter-bombers?

  Undetectable by radar
• What type of bombs are Paveway bombs?

  Guided using lasers and GPS
• What are Storm Shadow missiles guided by?

  Ground operatives using cameras
• What is the main battle tank used by the UK during the Iraq War?

  Challenger tank
• How many shells can Challenger tanks fire per minute?

  Eight shells
• How many enemy tanks did Challengers destroy on 27 March 2003?

  14 enemy tanks
• Why did Iraq's air force remain grounded during the conflict?

  To avoid confrontation with Coalition aircraft
• What were the reasons for the Coalition's quick victory and subsequent challenges in Iraq?

  • Quick victory due to advanced weapons technology
  • Iraq's outdated weapons like T-55 tanks
  • Guerrilla tactics caused casualties and morale issues
  • Total victory was never achieved
• What tactics did guerrilla fighters use against Coalition forces?

  Hit-and-run raids and suicide attacks
• What type of devices caused thousands of casualties for Coalition forces?

  Improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
• What was the outcome of the Iraq War for Coalition forces?

  They were eventually withdrawn