Overwatch Battle Group (West)
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Overwatch Battle Group (West) was an Australian Army battlegroup that represented Australia's largest contribution to the Multinational force in Iraq. The Battle Group was established in July 2006 and was based at Tallil Airbase in Dhi Qar Governorate, consisting of units previously assigned to the third, and final, rotation of the Al Muthanna Task Group. It was withdrawn in June 2008.
Overwatch Battle Group (West) personnel in April 2007
An Australian cavalry scout in Iraq during October 2007
Australian involvement in the Iraq War
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Australia joined a U.S.-led coalition in the Iraq War. Declassified documents reveal that the decision to go to war was taken primarily with a view to enhancing its alliance with the United States.
A Long Range Patrol Vehicle-mounted SASR patrol in western Iraq
F/A-18A aircraft and ground crew from No. 75 Squadron.
Members of Clearance Diving Team Three and an Army LCM-8 inspecting camouflaged mines, 21 March 2003.
HMAS Anzac firing on Iraqi positions and troop concentrations in Um-Qasr, 2003