Operation Dagger
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Operation Dagger took place in the southern Lake Tharthar region, in Al Anbar province and was conducted by the Regimental Combat Team-8, 2nd Marine Division.
The mission, which was to locate hidden weapons caches and enemy sanctuaries, was a failure. The mission followed Operation Spear, a similar operation.
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