The Battle of 73 Easting, fought on February 26, 1991, during the Gulf War, was a decisive tank battle between U.S. armored forces, primarily the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, and Iraq’s Republican Guard. Named after a north-south coordinate line used as a phase line by Coalition forces, the engagement resulted in a significant Coalition victory, with U.S. forces destroying numerous Iraqi tanks and armored vehicles, effectively crippling the combat capabilities of the Republican Guard in the area.

Learn More:

• Battle of 73 Easting: Wikipedia Entry
• Mission Command by Master Sgt. Dustin Denney, U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
• This Day in History: U.S. Army Center of Military History
• Tim Gauthier: Firsthand Account
• S. Army SPC Robert Thomas “Tommy” Sims: Firsthand Account

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