Iraq, Germany and New Zealand
A lot is happening this weekend. First, Iraq. The Security Watchtower site has a graphic listing all the military operations undertaken in Iraq as of September 16.
- Multiple airstrikes in Qaim
- Operations in Ar Rutbah in the far West
- Operations in Haditha
- Operations in Saqlawiyah
- Operation "Flick Ticker" in Baghdad
- Operation Royalty in Taji
- Operations in Mosul
- and Tal-Afar ("Operation Restoring Rights")
What's remarkable about this is that there have been 14 US KIA up to September 16. That is one third the rate for the period last year -- in a month of offensives. The attacks on Baghdad highlighted by the press, More Iraqis Joining Zarqawi's Cause, How troops struggle in a war raging on five fronts, Bombers Maintain Intense Attack included attacks on three American convoys wounding 10 but killing none.
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