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U.S. Advisors Fighting Alongside Iraqi Forces in the Battle for Mosul


(Los Angeles Times) W.J. Hennigan and Nabih Bulos - Hundreds of U.S. military advisors are now fighting alongside Iraqi forces near the front lines against Islamic State in Mosul, a sign of President Trump's willingness to grant more latitude to American commanders in Iraq's ground war against the militants. U.S. special forces and spotters direct airstrikes against Islamic State positions and advise Iraqi ground commanders on how best to advance on the battlefield.
2017-02-21 00:00:00
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