The Iraq War, 2003 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Iraq War begin?
In which year did the Iraq War begin?
2003
How long did the initial invasion of Iraq last?
How long did the initial invasion of Iraq last?
20 days
What does C4ISR stand for in the coalition's strategy?
What does C4ISR stand for in the coalition's strategy?
Command, Control, Communications...
What was the name of the coalition's military strategy?
What was the name of the coalition's military strategy?
Shock and awe
How long did Phase 2 of the 'shock and awe' strategy last?
How long did Phase 2 of the 'shock and awe' strategy last?
Two months
What key feature made F-117 Stealth Fighter-Bombers so effective?
What key feature made F-117 Stealth Fighter-Bombers so effective?
Undetectable by radar
What was Britain's primary aircraft during the Iraq War?
What was Britain's primary aircraft during the Iraq War?
Tornado
How many shells per minute could Challenger tanks fire?
How many shells per minute could Challenger tanks fire?
Eight
On 27 March 2003, how many Iraqi tanks did Challengers destroy without loss?
On 27 March 2003, how many Iraqi tanks did Challengers destroy without loss?
14
What outdated tank model did Iraq use during the war?
What outdated tank model did Iraq use during the war?
1958-model T-55
When did coalition forces withdraw from Iraq?
When did coalition forces withdraw from Iraq?
2011
Which tactics did Iraqi resistance fighters use after the initial defeat?
Which tactics did Iraqi resistance fighters use after the initial defeat?
Hit-and-run attacks and IEDs