Institute for the Study of War

Expanding Security in Diyala

This Iraq Report describes the fight for Diyala Province from late 2007 through the middle of 2008.

Multi-National Division – Center’s Operations during the 2007-2008 Troop Surge

Apr 10, 2008 - Institute for t...

Since June 2007, Multi-National Division - Center (MND-C) has been engaged in a large-scale effort to secure the Belts south and east of Baghdad.

Developments Fighting Al Qaeda in Iraq

Jan 29, 2008 - Institute for t...

Over the last year, Coalition and Iraqi Forces made significant progress fighting al Qaeda in Iraq. This Backgrounder provides a brief summary of operations against al Qaeda in 2007.

Offensive Operations in Multi-National Division – Center June 2007 - January 2008

Jan 18, 2008 - Institute for t...

Coalition offensive operations in the southern and eastern belts of Baghdad from 6/2007 - 1/2008 have worked to support ongoing security operations within the city.

Operation Marne Roundup

A division-level operation targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and Sunni insurgents in Iskandariyah south of Baghdad during Operation Phantom Strike.

Iraq Statistics Reference-December 2007

Dec 17, 2007 - Institute for t...

In the last six months, violence in Iraq has declined to some of the lowest levels since the conflict began. This document contains MNF-I and MNC-I statistics that chart this reduction in violence.

Summer Operations Northwest of Baghdad: Denying Sanctuary to Al-Qaeda in Iraq

Dec 11, 2007 - Institute for t...

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ISW Interview with COL Wayne Grigsby, Commander, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, FOB Hammer, Iraq

Dec 7, 2007 - Kimberly Kagan

As part of a series of interviews with Brigade and Division-level commanders in Iraq, I spoke today with COL Wayne Grigsby, commander of the 3rd HBCT, 3rd Infantry Division (Sledgehammer Brigade) about the clearing of the Mad’ain Qadaa and the continuing fight against both Sunni and Shi'a extremists. You can access the audio and the transcript below.

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