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Iran iraq war 1980 88, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq. The air war was like the arabisraeli war with its advanced technology. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book tom cooper, farzad bishop on. It is doubtful at the time that anyone realized the one. Evening standard razoux, research director at the institute for strategic research in paris, has made use of. It strained iraqi political and social life, and led to severe economic dislocations. The war dragged on for 8 years there was a short hiatus in 1982 dec 20, 20 great video compilation of the horrific war between iran and iraq in the 1980 s. The role of airpower in the iraniraq war air university.

Iraq invaded iran on 22 september 1980, triggering a bitter eightyear war which destabilised the region and devastated both countries. Hussein built up the iraqi military and began a war with iran in 1980. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare. Published by the institute for defense analysis alexandria, va in conjunction with the national defense universitys conflict records research center, washington d. From 1980 to 1988, iran and iraq fought the longest conventional war of the. Bergquist pdf with commentary at air university press filed under. Sinai peninsula caused a great deal of damage to egyptian aircraft caught on the. Williamson murray is professor emeritus at the ohio state university and senior fellow at ida. Iran s islamic revolution of 1979 was a big and unpleasant surprise to pretty much every government that cared, especially to the west, which lost an important ally the shah. Iraqi president saddam hussein, who despised the shah, welcomed this change, but his joy turned to alarm when the ayatollah began calling for a shia revolution in iraq to. The iraniraq war lasted from 1980 to 1988 and cost hundreds of thousands of lives. The iraniraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east.

The books on the iraniraq war have been neither voluminous nor. The brutal conflict between iran and iraq in the 1980s set the stage for current tensions. The evolution of iranian warfighting during the iran iraq war. Causes of the iraniraq war 198088 flashcards quizlet. Iraqi president saddam hussein claimed as the reason for his attack on iran a territorial. The conflict ended in a stalemate between the two nations, but highlighted the volatile nature of politics in. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history. This monograph represents a continuation of a series of research efforts designed to extend the knowledge of the contemporary middle east, military history, and iraqi military effectiveness during the course of three major wars.

Others say his fear of the fundamentalist, religious revolution spreading to iraq made him attack iran. Several excellent works have examined aspects of the iraniraq war, including the uss irancontra affair. Drawing from an extensive cache of captured iraqi government records, this book is the first comprehensive military and strategic account of the war through the lens of the iraqi regime and its senior military commanders. The french defense expert pierre razouxs book on the 19801988 iraniraq war. Manosevitz in october 1980, the cia briefed then presidential candidate ronald reagan on the impact of the iran iraq war in the middle east. Thirtyfive years ago this week, iraq invaded iran and the 20th centurys longest war began. Several years after the arab oil embargo, seeing another major oil exp. The iranian leader, ayatollah khomeini, had called on irakis to rise and overthrow saddam hussein. The july 3, 1988 attack by the vincennes on an iranian aircraft. The authors have made full use of extensive research, eyewitness accounts, interviews with dozens of people directly involved, as well as recently declassified documents. The first gulf war, better known as the iraq iran war the imposed war, as the iranian authorities came to call it was one of the longest and most atrocious interstate conflicts since the end of world war ii. Iran iraq war, 1980 1988 studies in intelligence vol 59, no. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

For one soldier it was a hellish inferno, for another the best time of his life. What have you done to your dreams aria slave of fear aria i am not the owner of this video. What makes this book so useful to both military historians and students of middle. List of books and articles about iraniraq war online research.

The iran iraq war, which ended in august 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest third world armed conflicts in the twentieth century. The same day, the iraqi revolutionary council ordered the iraqi armed forces to invade iran. The iran iraq war lasted for eight years and cost hundreds of thousands of lives on each side, including both soldiers and. The iraq iran war 1980 1988 on 22 september 1980, iraqi troops invaded iran, starting a war that would last for eight years. The reason is that his compiling work ended at the beginning of. No one is sure of the total casualties during the iran iraq war, but estimates range from 500,000 to 1 million dead, 12 million wounded, and more than 80,000 prisoners. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Iran iraq war the imposed war 1980 1988 the iran iraq war permanently altered the course of iraqi history. Jan 25, 2003 this book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare.

Iran could afford the higher causalities having a population of around 50 million compared to iraq s 18 million. This report attempts to make the iraniraq air war a little less chaotic. The iraniraq war, by pierre razoux the new york times. Estimates of total casualties range from 1,000,000 to twice that number. This report is an outgrowth of questions raised in the fall of 1980 and spring of. Jul 06, 2018 picking up iraniraq war, the lion of babylon, 19801988 it might appear to be a regular campaign book that goes through the causes of the war and then covers it battle by battle in chronological order.

The iraqiran war 1980 1988 on 22 september 1980, iraqi troops invaded iran, starting a war that would last for eight years. The causes and effects of the the iraniraq war essay. Iraniraq conflict causes and consequences 198088 introduction. This chapter sets up the argument that the war was primarily a struggle.

Start studying causes of the iran iraq war 1980 88. The iraq and iran war strained iraq s political, and social life. Jul 10, 2015 it is doubtful at the time that anyone realized the onemonth old conflict would become one of the longest, bloodiest wars of the 20th century september 1980august 1988 or a key national security issue for the reagan administration. We then move on to examine the leaders who held power at the start of the war, ayatollah ruholla khomeini in iran, and president saddam hussein of iraq. Very topical too since we will be getting to know iran much more in future and its history should be required reading. During the eight years between iraqs formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and irans acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and. Fighting was ended by a 1988 ceasefire, though the resumption of normal diplomatic relations and the withdrawal of troops did not take place until 1990. Parts of the conflict go back to the split in islam following the death of the prophet muhammad as iran was eager to spread shia islam to the rest of the middle east, but the conflict is not typically characterized as a. Iraq considered the closure of the strait as a declaration of war by iran against the iraqi government. Picking up iran iraq war, the lion of babylon, 1980 1988 it might appear to be a regular campaign book that goes through the causes of the war and then covers it battle by battle in chronological order. The iran iraq war is one of the largest, yet least documented conflicts in the history of the middle east. Early use of air power sigint signals intelligence winter 19801981. Thus, the war in a sense no winner, and both countries suffered from the war.

Iran iraq war, 1980 88, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. It was sparked by the iranian revolution, led by ayatollah ruhollah khomeini, which overthrew shah pahlavi in 197879. Iran iraq war caused an enormous ecomomic, military and social problems to both iran and iraq. However, he did not act quickly and the movement got slowed down. From 1980 to 1988 the two countries, which share hundreds of miles of border. Stephen pelletiere wrote in his 1992 book the iraniraq war. Johnson html at an open letter from president saddam hussein to the rulers of iran, august 2, 1986 baghdad. This research paper discusses and analyzes the causes, course and consequences of the war between iran and iraq. The war dragged on for 8 years there was a short hiatus in 1982 war between iran and iraq in the 1980 s.

Iraniraq war 198088, prolonged military conflict between iran and iraq. Professor karsh addresses the causes of the iran iraq war, unpacking the objectives of the two belligerents and examining how far objectives were matched by strategy. But both sides had their reasons for wanting this conflict, and both would be. September 1980august 1988 or a key national security issue for the reagan administration. The iran iraq war of 1980 to 1988 was a grinding, bloody, and in the end, completely pointless conflict. Parts of the conflict go back to the split in islam following the death of the prophet muhammad as iran was eager to spread shia islam to the rest of the middle east, but the conflict is not typically characterized as a religious war, mainly because there is little evidence to. By 1980, iraq possessed 200,000 soldiers, 2,000 tanks and 450 aircraft. His book the iraniraq war shines extraordinary light on a war whose. Iran iraq conflict causes and consequences 1980 88 introduction. Long term causes short term causes since regaining all lost territory in 1982, iran was on the offensive until 1988 course of war changed radically in spring of 1988, moving nations to ceasefire series of iraqi victories in 1988 compelled iran to accept previously refused. The then iraqi leader saddam hussein claimed as a reason for the invasion a territorial dispute over the shatt alarab, the waterway which forms the boundary between the two countries. The role of airpower in the iran iraq war maxwell afb, al.

The beauty and the horror of the iraniraq war bbc news. Nov 18, 2019 the iraniraq war of 1980 to 1988 was a grinding, bloody, and in the end, completely pointless conflict. Religion iran was governed by muslim clerics theocracy. In fact, even though it is quite short, only 128 pages total, it actually is able to cover a lot. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military. Between the 1973 war and the iraniraq war 19801988. The iran iraq war can also be seen to be a extension of the arabpersian conflict over leadership in the middle east. But in 1980, saddam invaded his neighboring country in the hopes of a swift victory. Rather than going from start to finish it begins with the background to the war, the initial. Casualty figures are difficult to verify but it is estimated that iranian suffered around 500,000 dead between 1980 and 1988 while iraq suffered about 150,000 dead, with a further 500,000 wounded and 70,000 captured. Sep 26, 2015 thirtyfive years ago this week, iraq invaded iran and the 20th centurys longest war began. Iraniraq war in the air 19801988 schiffer military history book.

During the eight years between iraq s formal declaration of war on september 22, 1980, and iran s acceptance of a ceasefire with effect on july 20, 1988, at the very least half a million and. This book focuses on the role of the air power in the iran iraq war of 1980 1988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare. Dar almamun for translation and publishing, 1987, by saddam hussein multiple formats at. The iran iraq war lasted from 1980 to 1988 and cost hundreds of thousands of lives. Ayatollah khomeini has been replaced by ayatollah khameini, who appears to be. Iran rejected iraq s demands and ordered the closure of the strait of hormuz. The book will help analysts think about how best to. Dec 12, 2002 this book focuses on the role of the air power in the iraniraq war of 19801988, one of the most underestimated and under researched events in the history of aerial warfare. Iraniraq war, 198088, protracted military conflict between iran and iraq. Although iraq won the war militarily, and possessed a significant military advantage over iran in 1989, the 1991 persian gulf war reduced iraqs capabilities to a point where a rough parity now exists between iran and iraqconditions similar to those found in 1980. Persian gulf war, was an armed conflict between the armed forces of iraq and iran, lasting from september 1980 to august 1988, making it the longest conventional war of the twentieth century.