BATTLE FOR KHAFJI*
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Gulf States Assault*
______vs.*
___Iraq Defend*
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Date: January 30, 1991*
Location: Khafji, Iraq*
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On January 29, an Iraqi armored column launched an attack on the coastal town of Khafji. At the time, there were only a few Coalition patrols and light security forces in the area. After capturing the town, the Iraqis set up defensive positions. The following day, a mixed force of Saudi and Qatari troops began a counterattack to take back Khafji.
