The 7th Armored Division is still within Saudi Arabia, northwest of Rafha in Alal.
Crucially, this unit remains in a concealed state.
According to Ding Zhennan's deployment, after the attack on Baghdad commences, the 7th Armored Division will set off from the concealed assembly point in Alal, advancing north into Iraq, occupying Nuhayb in the heart of the desert, and after acting as a forward base, the troops will split into two routes.
One route will go directly north, detour around Ramadi, encircling the northern side of Baghdad.
The other route will advance east, attacking Karbala south of Baghdad, and continue penetrating eastward.
If all goes well, the two armies will complete the encirclement of Baghdad.
It is evident that the 7th Armored Division undertakes the most intensive combat task.
