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Barry Richard McCaffrey Biography and Timeline

Follow Barry Richard McCaffrey through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.

Barry Richard McCaffrey, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1991

Advance toward Euphrates Valley

Major General · Commander of 24th Infantry Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

McCaffrey's mechanised division advances rapidly through western Iraq to block retreat routes.

Role range: 1990-1991

Iraqi Retreat Routes Threatened

Major General · Commander 24th Infantry Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

His division threatens routes used by Iraqi forces leaving Kuwait.

Role range: 1990-1991

Twenty-Fourth Division Advance

Major General · Commander 24th Infantry Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Leads mechanized forces rapidly through southern Iraq.

Role range: 1990-1991

Twenty-Fourth Division Deep Advance

Major General · Commander 24th Infantry Division · Iraq · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Leads a rapid mechanized advance through southern Iraq.

Role range: 1990-1991

Records, sources and methodology

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