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Operation Ivy Blizzard

Operation Ivy Blizzard, occuring on December 17, 2003, during the 2003 invasion of Iraq was a counterinsurgent sweep of the Iraqi town of Samarra (part of the Sunni Triangle). The operation involved elements of the US 4th Infantry Division (the 'Ivy' Division) and began before dawn, lasting to about mid-morning. The raids during the operation resulted in many arrests of believed guerrilla fighters and possible terrorists.

Ivy Blizzard was launched just days after Operation Red Dawn, which resulted in the capture of Saddam Hussein. Information that led to Operation Ivy Blizzard may have been obtained from Saddam.

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2003 occupation of Iraq timeline | Capture of Saddam Hussein | List of military and non-military operations and projects | List of military missions, operations, and projects | List of military operations | List of missions, operations, and projects | Operation Red Dawn | U.S.-led occupation of Iraq timeline | U.S. occupation of Iraq timeline

 

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