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What are the general reasons for war?
War has been used for hundreds of thousands of years as a way of attaining a certain goal through the use of force. Main reasons...
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What are similarities and differences between soldiers fighting in the Vietnam war and the current war in Iraq?
Vietnam is woodland country and Iraq is desert country. Answer: 1. There are some tactical parallels between Iraq and...
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Who are the best special forces in the world?
You all seem to be missing the point, each special force has a specialty. . . You see in Africa the South African Recce's are...
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What are arguments for and against the US intervention in Iraq?
Sadly enough its going to go on for a long time. Saddam was not a good ruler but his rule did have a functioning country... If...
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How many soldiers die per day in the war in Iraq?
Opinion The opinion stated about World War III is incorrect. During the American Civil War, losses like this happened during...
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How many US soldiers have died in the war in Iraq?
Here is a site link that I use to keep a fairly accurate record of our fallen soldiers for my site...
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What are the causes of the war in Iraq?
Democrats and Muslims conspired together to use U.S. Tax Dollars to rebuild the infrastructure of Iraq.
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Why is America at war with Iraq today?
For a geographic stronghold in the Middle East. We're still in Germany and Japan aren't we? Answer The REAL reason we're...
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How and why did the war in Iraq start?
Revised Answer Click on the link to your left for more information. it started when al queada attacked the states and...
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What other countries are involved with the War in Iraq?
Iran and australia are involved
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What will the consequences of the Iraq war be?
Death and destruction. This war is pulling us apart and that is very difficult to take when we have troops dieing...
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How has the war in Iraq affected America so far?
Look at the gas prices, really if you see price gouging going on, there the answer! Keo
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What would be the best exit strategy for the US to leave Iraq?
Slowly, over time so that it doesn't seem that we have abandoned the people we helped to liberate. We should also apply to the...
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What are the disadvantages of the war in Iraq?
There are so many, but to name a few: 1) The United States is increasingly "going it alone" as they lose support from other...
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What is the best exit strategy for the US to leave the war in Iraq?
Once we ensure a steady foundation for their democracy as well as their military, it would be wise to begin withdrawing. Until...
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Why did the US invade Iraq?
Pretexts of the invasion and occupation as stated by the United States in 2002 before the Iraq invasion are likewise...
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How many US troops are in Iraq?
It depends when you are talking about. January 2007: 132,000 March 2008: 155,000 July 2008:...
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When was the actual date that the war in Iraq started?
If you mean the current offensive campaign, it started on March 19, 2003. The 2003 campaign traces it roots back to the Gulf War...
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What are some differences and similarities between the wars of Iraq and Vietnam?
Iraq needed us to overthrow a dictator and the people of Iraq are glad (most of them according to the polls) we came to the...
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What are opinions on whether the US justification for the war in Iraq was right or wrong?
Iraq The US should just let the Iraqis be. There are only few terrorists left. Sending over more troops is a horrible idea. Too...
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How many Iraqis have died in the Iraq War?
Nobody knows the exact number but it is said more then 100 000
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How many US soldiers have died since March 19th 2003?
US deaths since war on terror began http://www.defendamerica.mil/fallen.html >>> follow the links for each divsion of the...
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Who is winning the war in Iraq?
The media. Answer No one is winning the war in Iraq Answer Tactically, the US and the Coalition Allies are winning as...
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How have fighter jets affected the war in Iraq?
Not much. Iraq didnt have much of an air force left after the Gulf War, with basically no fighter planes. Most US operations...
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Is the Iraq War considered a declared war?
No. WWII was the last "Declared War" the United States had. Congress only authorized the use of armed forces against Iraq see: ...
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How many US soldiers have been injured in Iraq?
22,625 U.S. casualties in Iraq, including 2,715 killed Nearly 50,000 Iraqi civilians have been killed in the...
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Will the war in Iraq move to the United States?
It depends, because if John Kerry became President, he would take the soldiers out of Iraq that means the Iraqis would come over...
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Why has the US kept its troops in Iraq?
beacause they want the oil from iraq Also because as soon as we leave that country there will be more Conequences for the people...
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Was an American tank destroyed by a French missile during the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
No,it was not.
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How many soldiers have been killed or wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan?
There have been 4,237 coalition deaths -- 3,931 Americans, two Australians, 174 Britons, 13 Bulgarians, one Czech, seven Danes,...
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Are there any websites that show a casualty chart for the war in Iraq?
http://www.obleek.com/iraq/
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Is there a list of people wounded in Iraq?
Here is a link to a group I belong to. Our forum leader listed those lost on it. You may need a myspace account to access it...
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As of November 12th 2006 how many US soldiers have died in iraq?
About 3000 died at around the end of 2006... sad, isnt it?
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Is there a Web site that tracks the number of people killed in Iraq every day?
www.iraqibodycount.org, iraqi civilians and militants are estimated, and US troops are counted
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Why does President Bush want troops in Iraq?
The reason for the troops in Iraq President Bush wants troops in Iraq to help the Iraquis get their government to become a...
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Why are some of the military vehicles and personel currently deployed in Iraq in forest camouflage instead of desert?
The real answer, regarding vehicles It costs a LOT of money to camouflage a military vehicle with paint. A HMMWV costs, IIRC,...
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How do you find information on the Iraq war?
s: Fox news The best source is Fox news. I know this because I just returned from Iraq and I've found Fox news gives the...
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Did George Bush lie about the WMDs in Iraq?
Not just Bush Consider these statements made by DEMOCRATS: You can verify these quotes on snopes.com. (But keep in mind...
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How many military have died in October 2006 in the Iraq war?
There were 106 US Deaths in Iraq in October, 2006 Other months with over 100 U.S. Deaths:...
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What day did the Iraq war start?
March 19th, 2003, though many will say it was March 20th, 2003.
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What was the likness and difference between the Iraq and Civil war?
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How does the fighting that US soldiers face in Iraq compare to that faced by Americans in Vietnam?
They both fought or are fighting a guerrilla war only today they are called insurgents. Both wars are really police actions....
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How much money is the US losing by being at war with Iraq?
Money that the US has spent in Iraq The war is costing about $720 million a day or $500,000 a minute. The $720 million figure...
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When did President George W. Bush declare war on Iraq?
The President doesn't declare war - Congress is the only branch that has that authority. However, the President, as Commander in...
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What started the war in Iraq?
When the terrorists crashed into the Twin Towers, that was what got everyone furious. Former President George W. Bush thought...
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What events led the US to a full-scale entrance into Iraq?
The attack on the US on 9/11 and Iraqs refusal to allow their land to be inspected for weapons of mass destruction
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What are the main reasons for the Iraq War?
Well the first reason was because Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990.Kuwait is a tiny but wealthy neighbor of Iraq in the gulf.Iraq...
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How long have the US troops been fighting in Iraq?
i cant belive it Answer The iraq war has been going on for five years counting 2008.
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Did Saddam Hussein speak English?
he did not, he had interpeters whenever speaking with americans
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Why is the President continuing the war in Iraq?
The religious fundamentalists who are attempting to take over the world, gain their strength in the nations like Iraq. It's...
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Why do people think that having the US withdraw from the Middle East will stop terrorism and sectarian violence?
Everytime you see a paper you see death. I think if we left some of the killing will stop. When you look at it, this has been...
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Where did the soldiers sleep?
Foxholes, on the ground, in tents, occupied houses. Wherever they could. But mostly foxholes. Answer I have lived thru an...
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Why did the Iraq war start?
George W. Bush didn't like how Iraq was behaving. Answer Well, Saudi Arabia had been asking the US for a long time to leave...
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What weapons are being used in the Iraq war?
There are many weapons being used in the Iraq war, just to name a few small arms. The U.S is using the M16A2 A3 and A4, M4,...
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Who was Rafael Peralta?
US Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta, a Hero. US Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta ( April 7, 1979-November 15, 2004) was an American...
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Why are we fighting the war in Iraq?
Saddam had several mandates that were given by the United Nations. Clinton called him a definitive and direct threat prior to...
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How is it possible to support the troops in Iraq while calling for them to be returned home without accomplishing their objectives?
beside politcal standpoint you would support your brother and sister It's not, but - - A loss in Iraq would be a win for the...
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Why are the Sunnis fighting with the Shiites?
Sunnis and Shiites disagree on who the true successors of the Prophet Muhammad are. The Sunni believe they were the first four...
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What are the causes for the war in Iraq?
Agression Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and their unwillingness to obey the conditions of their surrender or cease fire...
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What will happen if the US takes its troops out of Iraq?
1 Questions about what will happen in the future canot be answered because there are so many variables, many which can occur...
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What is the solution for the Iraqi War?
We need to follow through until the Iraqui people are able to defend themselves. Democracy, whether it's an Islamic state or...
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Why was there a war between Iran and Iraq?
saddam hussein sought domination of the middle east Causes of the Iran-Iraq War: "q" or "n" Some sources actually attribute...
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Why are Australian troops in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Australians in the Middle East Here are three geopolitical reasons that have been submitted: 1) to help insure those...
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How many Jewish-American soldiers were killed or wounded in action in World War 2?
11,000 American Jewish soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines were killed in World War II. Overall, some 300,000 Jewish soldiers,...
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What was the standard equipment that a soldier carried into battle?
A ww2 infantryman, axis or allied, carried alot of the same gear. This normally consisted of: 1. Helmet 2. rifle (or assigned...
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Will the war in Iraq become World War 3?
Opinionated Answer* I highly doubt it. I would not call mere insurgency a war, or a WW3 for that matter, considering it's not...
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Will the war in Iraq end?
Eventually. It doesn't seem like it now, but it will. Sadly, when one ends, another starts. History shows a trend of wars that...
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Were ethical arguments advanced to cover less noble considerations in the Iraq War?
yes. in President Bush's speech at the US Army War College 5/24/04 he is quoted:"America's task in Iraq is not only to defeat an...
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Did George W. Bush ever say on video that he wanted to go to war with Iraq because Saddam Hussein attempted to assassinate his father?
This is the closest comment President Bush (then Governor) ever made refurring to Saddam Hussein re his father. War with...
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Is the war necessary?
yes
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How much has the Iraq War cost?
The War in Iraq has currently cost the United States approximately $656 billion 10/22/07 Bush asked Congress on Monday for...
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How many US soldiers are at war in Iraq?
200,645
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Does the baath party still exist?
Iraqi Baathist Party no longer exists No it does not. After the American invasion, the Baathist party apparatus and anything...
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What does jump stand for in the military in regards to a jump platoon?
a jump satnd is a tactical move where someone jumps forwards while crouching to avoid fire. a jump platoon jumps from a...
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What were the causes of the Iraq War that the US is currently involved in?
There were many, both long term short term and trigger causes the pluged the US in to the Iraq war. The first few that pop into...
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Which state has lost the most soldiers in Iraq?
It's either California or Texas, not sure which, but one or the other.
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Was al Qaeda linked to Iraq?
---- NO Al-Qaeda is apart of Afghanistan
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Why should the US stay in Iraq?
The U.S. is in a bad situation. They have been blamed many times before that if they entered into a war in another country they...
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Would someone please explain the U.S. led part in the oft-used phrase U.S.-led NATO air strike operation etc how does the U.S. lead NATO?
This phrase merely points out that the majority of the planning, support, and combat forces for a particular mission (ground,...
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How does technology make an impact on the war in Iraq?
In the opinion of a veteran, technology has best served in Iraq by decreasing collateral damage (bystanders and unintended...
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What began the war in iraq?
war in iraq Osama-Bin-Laden if u think this is right u r an idiot
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What is the Department of Homeland Security?
The President George W. Bush established the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council, following the tragic...
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What is the cause of the Afghan war?
The cause of the Afghan war was mainly down to terrorism in the UK and America. Such as 9/11. It also over resources from Afghan...
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How does the Iraq war affect the US economy?
The US taxpayer pays for their troops to be there add to this the uncertainty it has caused to the price of oil and you start to...
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Why did the Iraqis attack the US?
As a country, Iraq, has never attacked the US on it's own soil. However, when the United States invaded Iraq in March, 2003 the...
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What are the causes of the Iraqi war?
President Bush wanted Husseins lunch money. He also wanted to find out if Husseins mustache was real.
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How many people died in Iraq since 2003 due to war?
1.2 MILLION A startling new household survey of Iraqis released last week claims as many as 1.2 million people may have died...
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How many people did Saddam Hussein kill?
There is no way anyone will ever know how many people Saddam Hussein killed. He did kill many and was feared and hated and loved.
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Will the war with Iraq end soon?
Most likely not, the Iraq war is a very complicated and difficult situation for the U.S. to combat. The great psychic Nostradamus...
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What is the effects of the conflict in iraq?
less resources in the united states, political tension between countries,
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Who was Saddam Hussein?
A fanatical leader of Iraq until recently when he was caught by troops sent in to rid the country of him. He murdered thousands...
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Why do Senator Charles Schumer and Mrs Bill Clinton ignore the fact that Muslim radical terrorists are sneaking into upstate western New York by crossing the Great Lakes from Canada?
Because if they officially noticed it, then people would expect them to do something. As you are well aware, politicians are in...
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List of military units that received the presidentiial unit citations 1965 thru 1970?
PUC 1965-1970 3wyby3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division
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What are main interests of the US and UK that justify their presence in Iraq?
There is little justification and the UK is beginning to bring their men back home. Many U.S. citizens want the same thing. No...
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Why do U.S. military personnel wear the American flag shoulder patch backwards?
To quote USHistory.org, 'To wear our country's flag properly, the field of stars is worn closest to your heart. Thus, if your...
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Does post tramatic stress syndrome affect war veterans?
The VA's 30 September 2007 report stated that 299,672 Veterans have been compensated for PTSD.
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Is it true Starbucks refused to send coffee to the troops in Iraq because they don't suport the war or the troops?
Amazing how things get going around isn't it? And to be certain, most large companies make all of their donations through or too...
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How did Pat Tillman die?
The Pentagon disclosed to his family over a month after his death that he died as a result of friendly fire and not from an enemy...
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How many united stated soldiers have died in iraq?
3,866.
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What is the war on terrorism?
The war on terrorism is George Bush's excuse to go to war, eavesdrop, detain and torture people, get money and oil in war. Bush...
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