War events roundup and strategic updates in Iraq
A deadly suicide attack killed four U S soldiers at a road checkpoint as an Iraqi soldier was named as the bomber. U S and allied forces pressed operations around Baghdad and Basra while claims of civilian casualties sparked war crimes talk. Coalition troops found bodies near Nasiriyah and investigated graves as air defenses were reassigned and a Kuwait grenade caseman arrived in the United States.
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War in Iraq by the numbers summary card
Coalition forces count 290,000 deployed with close to 100,000 U.S. troops in Iraq. Casualties include 36 U.S. dead, 23 British dead, with civilian toll at least 425. More than 675 Tomahawks fired and 6,000 precision weapons used. Iraq advances 200 miles toward Baghdad. 600 oil wells and 3 refineries under coalition control. Humanitarian aid delivered by Sir Galahad and convoys to Safwan and Umm Qasr.
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New York Reservists Headed to War From Camp Lejeune
New York based Marine and Navy reservists about 1 000 strong prepare to deploy to Southwest Asia as U S plans move 100 000 to 120 000 ground troops toward Kuwait in support of Iraq conflict Veterans recall Sept 11 memories with Maj Walter Powers and Lance Cpl John Chang while Cpl Casey Reefer faces separation from his wife and young son Marines trained at Camp Lejeune and activated since January 2002 Eleven from the base have been killed in Iraq and eight reported missing
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