|
|
May 18, 2013
|
|
|
|
 Iraq Not ‘Standing Up’ Anytime SoonPosted on Feb 27, 2006WASHINGTON (CNN)—The only Iraqi battalion capable of fighting without U.S. support has been downgraded to a level requiring them to fight with American troops backing them up, the Pentagon said Friday. The battalion, made up of 700 to 800 Iraqi Army soldiers, has repeatedly been offered by the U.S. as an example of the growing independence of the Iraqi military. Advertisement Previous item: See Actual Notes From Rumsfeld-9/11 Meeting Next item: Army Pays Nearly All Disputed Halliburton Charges New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
Arctic Tundra ‘Will Turn to Forest’
Email 
Print
Share
Email to a friend
Newsletter 
Like Us
Follow Us
Get Our Feed
HOME|Digs|Reports|Arts & Culture|Uncovered|Ear to the Ground|A/V Booth|Cartoons
Tags|Bazaar|Podcast|About Us|Contact Us|User Agreement|Privacy Policy|FAQ: Comments and Moderation | Google+
Tags|Bazaar|Podcast|About Us|Contact Us|User Agreement|Privacy Policy|FAQ: Comments and Moderation | Google+
A Progressive Journal of News and Opinion. Editor, Robert Scheer. Publisher, Zuade Kaufman.
© 2013 Truthdig, LLC. All rights reserved.
© 2013 Truthdig, LLC. All rights reserved.
By L.Anklam, February 27, 2006 at 6:25 pm Link to this comment
(Unregistered commenter)
The Iraq army is a sham and a scam. They are in it for the money and do not wish to kill their fellow countrymen. They are at great risk and looked at as traitors for siding with the occupation forces. It appears there will always be many more insurgents then regular Iraqi soldiers.
Report this