Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Iraq War

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Iraq War Marker

Inscription. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) "Iraq War" 20 March 2003 through 18 December 2011. The Iraq War began on 20 March 2003 with the invasion of Iraq by a United States led coalition that toppled the government of Saddam Hussein. This was based on the assertion that Iraq possessed Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), and that the Iraqi government posed an immediate threat to the United States and it's coalition allies since Saddam Hussein was harboring and supporting Al Qaeda. The invasion began with a "Shock and Awe" bombing campaign. Iraqi forces were quickly overwhelmed as United States forces swept through the country. Saddam Hussein's government collapsed, and he was captured during "Operation Red Dawn" by the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood (Texas) on 13 December 2003. He was convicted by a military court and executed by hanging on 30 December 2006. In the aftermath of the invasion, the power vacuum led to widespread sectarian violence between the Shia (Shiite) majority and Sunni minority, and a lengthy insurgency by radical Islamic Muslim terrorists against United States and coalition forces. The majority of casualties occurred as a result of the religious conflicts and insurgency between 2004 and 2007. The United States suffered 4497 killed and 32,226 wounded.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical date for this entry is March 20, 2003.

Location. 31° 40.673′ N, 98° 59.504′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Crockett Drive and Memorial Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on Crockett Drive. The marker is located at the northwest section of the Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2710 Crockett Dr, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Big Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan (here, next to this marker); Gulf War (here, next to this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Robert R. (Bob) Turner (here, next to this marker); John Anderson Moore (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Colonel Jack T. Bradley (here, next to this marker); First Over Berlin (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Dan L Locker (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

Iraq War Marker (right marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. Iraq War Marker (right marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.