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  • 5 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Iraq; Operation Nets 66 Prisoners

    12/26/2003 6:18:22 PM PST · by Calpernia · 18 replies · 165+ views
    American Forces Press Service ^ | Dec. 26, 2003 | By Jim Garamone
    Four soldiers were killed in operations in Iraq and another was killed in an accident Dec. 24 to 26, coalition officials announced. News reports said that guerrillas also launched a series of mortar and rocket attacks on coalition targets in and around Baghdad. While these attacks targeted U.S. and coalition forces, there were no casualties, said officials in Baghdad. 1st Armored Division soldiers captured five men suspected of firing rockets at the coalition compound. Division soldiers also participated in Operation Iron Grip. Soldiers captured 66 prisoners in the operation, of which 21 are considered significant. These include a major general...