Reuters: Three U.S. Troops Killed in Ramadi (Mortar Fire)

[Hissyspit]

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=8202396

Three U.S. Troops Killed in Iraqi City of Ramadi
Sun Apr 17, 2005 03:17 AM ET

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Three U.S. soldiers were killed by mortar fire at a U.S. base in the city of Ramadi overnight, the U.S. military said Sunday.
Seven servicemen were also wounded in the attack, three of them seriously, the military said in a statement. The attackers were believed to have fled into a nearby mosque. But when Iraqi security forces searched it, they found no insurgents.

Ramadi, about 65 miles west of Baghdad, has been one of the most violent cities over the past two years, with daily attacks on U.S. and Iraqi forces.

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[SmileyBoy]

1. Oh God, what does that bring it to now, 1,556??

And I bet all the RW'ers are still rationalizing this...

[bluestateguy]

2. "Just part of the price we pay for freedom"

It'll go something like that.

[NYC]

3. I think it is 1,556.

It's hard to keep track when it is first reported.

[librarycard]

4. "War is hell!"

"Help is on the way!"

“Sometimes we reach for the stars, but sometimes we fall short.”

[rodeodance]

5. rest their souls-they will no longer have to worry about if and when they

mayb be blown up.

[saigon68]

6. "BRING EM ON" shouted the AWOL CHIMPANZEE

As he prepared for his Sunday afternoon nap at the pig farm.

[DeaconBlues]

7. Terrible

and its going to get worse, now that the Shiites and Sunnis have started kidnapping each other and blowing up each others mosques. Our boys and girls will just be in the middle of a civil war.

[UpInArms]

8. I don't think I can stand any more "progress"

RIP young soldiers :(

Period	US	UK	Other*	Total	Avg	Days	
4 	120	1	5	126	1.64	77	
3 	579	26	27	632	2.93	216	
2 	717	27	58	802	1.89	424	
1 	140	33	0	173	4.02	43	
Total	1556	87	90	1733	2.28	760

http://icasualties.org/oif/

[hector459]

9. 1556 is the number for public consumption. The number is way higher than

1556, believe it.

[katinmn]

20. I believe it. The * administration lies about everything

We won't know the truth of our losses until after the bastards are out of office.

[leftchick]

10. icasualties says 1556...

But Centcom has not listed deaths from several bombings over the last few days. I can only imagine how bad the real number is. :(


Military Fatalities: By Time Period

Period US UK Other* Total Avg Days
4 120 1 5 126 1.64 77
3 579 26 27 632 2.93 216
2 717 27 58 802 1.89 424
1 140 33 0 173 4.02 43
Total 1556 87 90 1733 2.28 760

To View Period Details Click The Period Number
Time Periods Defined
Latest Fatality: Apr 16, 2005
2005: Iraqi Police and Guardsmen Deaths


Military Fatalities: By Month
Period US UK Other* Total Avg Days
4-2005 22 0 0 22 1.29 17

http://icasualties.org/oif/

[Zerex71]

12. Just remember, they are only counting deaths which actually occur on

the battlefield. The real number is supposedly much higher, around 6k-7k.

[Pinboy]

13. Actually, both "hostile" and "non-hostile" fatalities are included

[Zerex71]

11. Oh well. Gas prices are great these days.

Yeah, it's been worth it.

[raifield]

14. Iraqi security not finding insurgents?

But when Iraqi security forces searched it, they found no insurgents.

Wow, what a surprise. :eyes:

"Hey guys! Was that you with the mortar?"

"Yeah!"

"Nice work!"

"Don't tell them we're here, 'kay?"

"Sure thing!"

[pie]

17. It's good that you pointed that out

I missed the part about
the security forces being Iraqi.
I sure wouldn't blame them for not
turning in fellow Iraqis.

This is insane.

[ckramer]

18. Iraqi security = insurgents

If not, probably they are dead a long time ago.

Let' say they are not. Why fight the insurgents when they (the Iraqi security force) have a family to feed? It's a good business for them to let the fight between insurgents and Americans continue. They get paid with US dollars and get to buy cheap Iraqi foods. They are not stupid, and have to think about the day when the Americans leave. They really don't want to mess with the insurgents.

[bvar22]

15. Our government is still under the delusion...

Our government is still under the delusion that Iraqis will kill their family, friends, and countrymen under the direction of a US controlled puppet government.

This has NEVER worked for ANY occupation of ANY country!

[soup]

16. damn it.

:grr:

:cry:

Rest in peace, soldiers.

[number6]

19. 1556 +

Contractors - Reporters - Civilians - severely wounded,
who will die later - other coalition troops and assorted
Iraqis

[leftchick]

21. Make that 1559...

fuck....http://icasualties.org/oif/


Military Fatalities: By Time Period

Period US UK Other* Total Avg Days
4 123 1 5 129 1.65 78
3 579 26 27 632 2.93 216
2 717 27 58 802 1.89 424
1 140 33 0 173 4.02 43
Total 1559 87 90 1736 2.28 761

To View Period Details Click The Period Number
Time Periods Defined
Latest Fatality: Apr 17, 2005
2005: Iraqi Police and Guardsmen Deaths


Military Fatalities: By Month
Period US UK Other* Total Avg Days
4-2005 25 0 0 25 1.39 18