On 13 July 1982, Iran began their attack in southern Iraq, near Basra. Called Operation Ramadan, it involved over 180,000 troops from both sides, and was one of the largest land battles since World War II. Iranian strategy dictated that they launch their primary attack on the weakest point of the Iraqi lines. However, the Iraqis were informed of Iran's battle plans and moved all of their forces to the area the Iranians planned to attack. The Iraqis were equipped with tear gas to use against the enemy, which was the first major use of chemical warfare during the conflict, throwing an entire attacking division into chaos.
on 13 july 1982 iran began their attack in southern iraq near basra called operation ramadan it involved over 180000 troops from both sides and was one of the largest land battles since world war ii iranian strategy dictated that they launch their primary attack on the weakest point of the iraqi lines however the iraqis were informed of iran's battle plans and moved all of their forces to the area the iranians planned to attack the iraqis were equipped with tear gas to use against the enemy which was the first major use of chemical warfare during the conflict throwing an entire attacking division into chaos