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1. Was it 50,000 iraqi soldiers that existed on paper only?

Tue Dec 9, 2014, 10:13 AM

Dec 2014

A fake army, run by corrupt officers. It's no wonder the rank-and-file bailed out when things got tough.

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Iraqi leader asks US for more air power, weaponry [View all] Derek V Dec 2014 OP

Was it 50,000 iraqi soldiers that existed on paper only? DetlefK Dec 2014 #1

The US Bombing campaign is hurting ISIS Turbineguy Dec 2014 #2

"more weaponry" heaven05 Dec 2014 #3

Great idea for the Obama administration to kneecap one of its players TwilightGardener Dec 2014 #4

God, I hope... Plucketeer Dec 2014 #5