11th Division (Iraq)

The 11th Infantry Division is a formation (military) of the Iraqi Army.
During the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait in 1990–91, the 11th Infantry Division occupied Kuwait City. It participated in the Battle of Kuwait International Airport.

History

In 2002 the division was made up of the 23rd, 45th and 47th Infantry Brigades. As the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq began, three brigade-sized elements of the division were guarding the An Nasiriyah area as part of the 3rd Corps.
After reformation circa 2006–2007, its headquarters was located in the former Ministry of Defence building in Baghdad.
Division units:

42nd Infantry Brigade - Adhamiyah
43rd Infantry Brigade - Western Baghdad
44th Infantry Brigade - Sadr City
45th Infantry Brigade - Eastern Baghdad

The 11th Division was put in place at the end of 2007 as part of the Iraq War troop surge of 2007 and the Baghdad Security Plan. It was formed from an experienced brigade, the 2nd Brigade, 6th Division and received the help of the 4th Brigade of the 1st Division, to which were added two newly formed brigades and one still forming at the time. It played a significant role in the Siege of Sadr City from April 2008. The division's area of responsibility is the east of Baghdad. Its soldier numbers are low, compared to a standard infantry division.