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Iraq war. By Tim Hartney In war, truth is the first casualty. ~Aeschylus. The start. The 2003 invasion of Iraq (March 19–May 1 2003) 21 days of major combat operations. Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion. casualties.
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Iraq war By Tim Hartney In war, truth is the first casualty.~Aeschylus
The start • The 2003 invasion of Iraq (March 19–May 1 2003) • 21 days of major combat operations. • Four countries participated with troops during the initial invasion
casualties • Since the war began 4439 us troops have been killed • 32992 us troops have been wounded • Estimated that over 100000 will be wounded
Whats next? • President Obama announced his plans for withdrawing US troops from Iraq. • end of Iraq combat missions by Aug. 31, 2010 • promise to withdraw within 16 months
http://antiwar.com/quotes.php • http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2009/0227/troop-withdrawal-obama-to-end-iraq-war-by-august-2010