November 22, 2011

Nearing the End of the Iraq War: A Photo Essay

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"With one month left until American troops are scheduled to completely withdraw from Iraq,

the draw-down process is in full gear, but the future for a still-recovering, still-violent Iraq remains uncertain. Since coalition forces first invaded Iraq in March 2003, more than 4,400 Americans have lost their lives and some 32,000 have been wounded. Estimates of violent civilian deaths -- caused by warfare, insurgent attacks, inter-tribal conflict and more -- range into the hundreds of thousands. -- 41 images selected by - Alan Taylor - In Focus - The Atlantic

Posted by gerardvanderleun at November 22, 2011 8:58 PM
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