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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/26/world/middleeast/mosul-iraq-american-military-role-islamic-state.html

U.S. Forces Play Crucial Role Against ISIS in Mosul

(New York Times) Michael R. Gordon - As Iraqi forces began their push into western Mosul, American firepower is playing an essential role in softening the opposition from the Islamic State. Self-propelled howitzers fire toward Mosul, 15 miles away. At an Iraq base 40 miles south of Mosul, a U.S. Army task force fires Himars satellite-guided rockets at targets. Apache attack helicopters, equipped with Hellfire missiles, stand ready to carry out their missions. Not to mention the punishing airstrikes by American and allied warplanes and drones.

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