British I (UK) Armoured Division

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The British I (UK) Armoured Division is a major British Army formation that led UK ground forces during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, including operations around Basra.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf British Army armoured division
alliance NATO
areaOfOperations Basra region
linked to: Basra Governorate

southern Iraq
branch British Army
capability armoured manoeuvre warfare
integrated air–land operations
rapid deployment
coalitionPartner Australian Defence Force
Polish Armed Forces
United States Army
commandedBy Major General Robin Brims
commanderRank Major General
commandStructure divisional headquarters with subordinate brigades
componentOf Coalition ground forces in Iraq
composition armoured brigades
artillery units
engineer units
logistic support units
mechanised infantry units
conflict 2003 invasion of Iraq
linked to: Iraq War

Iraq War
country United Kingdom
doctrine combined arms operations
equipment AS90 self-propelled howitzer
Challenger 2 main battle tank
Warrior infantry fighting vehicle
garrisonCountry United Kingdom
mission expeditionary operations
high-intensity armoured warfare
notableActivity securing key infrastructure in southern Iraq
urban operations in Basra
notableEngagement Battle for Basra (2003)
notableFor leading UK ground forces during the 2003 invasion of Iraq
operation Operation Telic
operations around Basra
partOf British Army
role armoured warfare formation
land combat formation
service British Army armoured forces
size division
subordinateTo Multi-National Division (South-East) (Iraq)
Permanent Joint Headquarters (UK)
theatre Iraq
timePeriod early 21st century
type armoured division

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Battle for Basra (2003) militaryTheaterCommand British I (UK) Armoured Division