OVER 850 US TROOPS WOUNDED IN OCTOBER IN IRAQ! - K&R!

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OVER 850 US TROOPS WOUNDED IN OCTOBER IN IRAQ!



It was 776 US troops wounded in Iraq in September. 105 died in Iraq in October.

While this year has seen a massive escalation of sectarian fighting, there has also been an increase in the number and effectiveness of attacks on US troops. Between 28 September and 31 October this year, US forces suffered 963 dead and wounded compared to 353 dead and wounded in January. The number of US soldiers killed make up about 13 per cent of casualties.

http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article1948218.ece

People don't know these numbers.

Please remember to RECOMMEND to get the word out.

[HereSince1628]

1. I don't understand...what US force lost the other 740-some?

How are they defining a US force?

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2. 776 US wounded in Iraq in Sept., Over 850 wounded in Oct.

Troops from the four services

[Recursion]

3. The 13% are dead, the other 87% are wounded n/t

[lyonn]

4. Sad state of affairs when the wounded get no press in U.S. nt