Many US Troops Killed In Oct Were On Extended Tours-Report

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NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Nearly one-third of the 102 U.S. troops killed in Iraq in October were on extended tours or on their second or third tours, the Chicago Tribune reported Wednesday.

October was the fourth deadliest month of the war, and the soldiers' prolonged exposure to danger underscored national anxiety over a conflict more protracted than anyone expected, the newspaper said.

The Tribune said its analysis of U.S. Department of Defense information and interviews with family members showed all but 10 of those killed in October were enlisted - an enlisted rank is generally any rating below that of a commissioned officer - and their average age was 24. Of those who died, 58 were killed by mines and makeshift bombs, eight fell to sniper fire and 30 more died in skirmishes on missions. Another six died in accidents and non-hostile incidents.

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[niyad]

1. "more protracted than anyone expected"??? WE expected it,

nearly everyone here KNEW it was going to be a quagmire, a disaster, and certainly no "cakewalk" what a load of bs.

[bigtree]

3. just hyperbole

but, a very important report by the Tribune, nonetheless.

[JohnnyLib2]

2. Recommended.

This report tell so much; it really needs to be emphasized.

[bigtree]

4. incredibly sad