Near Glenville in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iraq War
2003-2011
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 30, 2025
1. Iraq War Marker
Also known as the Second Gulf War, the Iraq War consisted of 2 phases. The first was a brief conventionally fought war in March-April of 2003 when a coalition was formed with the US, Great Britain and five other countries to disarm Iraq of suspected weapons of mass destruction. The coalition forces invaded Iraq and defeated the Iraqi military. This was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom. The invasion included the securing of Baghdad.
It was followed by a longer second period in which an additional 21,500 US troops launched a surge offensive to deal with insurgencies and to allow Iraq's new government to establish itself.
The US and approximately 30 other countries were involved in the Iraq War. The US withdrew most of its troops in 2011 after training Iraqi Armed forces. What remained was a small stability force until President Biden removed them in 2020.
Close to 130,000 American soldiers served in the war and it is estimated that close to 4,431 American soldiers were killed and 32,226 were wounded.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.
Location. 42° 50.329′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War in Afghanistan (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); Expeditionary Actions (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I (about 400
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, June 30, 2025
2. Iraq War Marker
Also see . . . Iraq War (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
