Iran–Iraq War
1980–1988
Iraq
Iran
Iraq invaded Iran in September 1980, hoping for a quick victory after the Iranian revolution. The war turned into eight years of trench fighting, human-wave attacks, chemical weapons and strikes on cities and oil tankers, and became one of the deadliest conflicts of the late 20th century.
Outcome: Stalemate. A UN-brokered ceasefire in 1988 restored the pre-war border.
Weapons used 12
PistolsColt M1911.45 ACP
Submachine gunsBeretta M129×19mm Parabellum
Submachine gunsM3 submachine gun.45 ACP
Submachine gunsSterling submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum
Assault riflesAK-477.62×39mm
Assault riflesType 567.62×39mm
Assault riflesType 817.62×39mm
RiflesM1 Garand.30-06 Springfield
RiflesMosin–Nagant7.62×54mmR
Machine gunsBrowning M1919.30-06 Springfield
Machine gunsDShK12.7×108mm
Machine gunsM2 Browning.50 BMG