Battle of Mosul, Historical battle in Iraq
The Battle of Mosul was a major military campaign led by Iraqi government forces with the aim to reclaim the city from the Islamic State.
This engagement marked a pivotal moment in the war against ISIS, lasting from October 2016 to July 2017.
Mosul's rich cultural heritage suffered extensive damage during the conflict.
Reconstruction efforts continue as the city recovers from the battle's devastation.
It was one of the largest urban warfare operations since World War II.
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Part of
Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017), American-led intervention in Iraq
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