Published Date:
31 March 2009
BRITISH forces will mark the beginning of the end of their involvement in Iraq today when they pass military command to the US Army.
The handover represents a major landmark on the road towards the final withdrawal of the 4100 UK troops in Basra.
Since the 2003 invasion, 179 British personnel have lost their lives in Iraq.
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Last Updated:
31 March 2009 9:56 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Iraq
