THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Over a year
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Over 3 months
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Over in less than 2 months
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Over in less the 33 weeks
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Detailed explanation-1: -The invasion phase began on 19 March 2003 (air) and 20 March 2003 (ground) and lasted just over one month, including 26 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq.
Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. declared an end to the war in Iraq on December 15, 2011, nearly ten years after the fighting began.
Detailed explanation-3: -As part of the Global War on Terrorism, the 1st Armored Division was called upon to support operations in Iraq during OIF II from April 2003 until April 2004.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Second Gulf War lasted just three weeks and ended with Saddam Hussein’s overthrow. However, since April 2003, United States forces, as well as troops from other countries, have struggled to end violent resistance in the nation.