US forces Have Been Embed Deeper With Iraqi Forces To Retake Mosul



ABC News Online: Mosul: US embeds more extensively to help Iraqis retake northern city from Islamic State

US forces assisting Iraqi troops in the battle lo retake Mosul from Islamic State (IS) are embedding more extensively, a senior commander has confirmed, in a move that could accelerate a two-month-old campaign which has slackened after quick initial advances.

More than 5,000 American service members are currently deployed in Iraq as part of an international coalition advising local forces.

In October, Defence Minister Marise Payne confirmed that Australia had about 80 personnel assisting the international effort to drive Islamic State fighters out of the northern city.

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WNU Editor: The battle to retake Mosul is not going well .

More News On The Battle For Mosul

U.S. forces embedding more to help Iraqis retake Mosul: commander -- Reuters
US forces embed deeper with Iraqi forces bogged down in Mosul -- RUDAW
'Our coalition must endure': 5,000+ US troops embed with coalition forces to strike Mosul -- RT
Iraqi Shiite Militia Eliminates Almost 300 Daesh Militants Southwest of Mosul -- Sputnik
Iraqi troops gearing up for second phase of Mosul offensive -- RUDAW
Defense Secretary Ash Carter Predicts 'Tough Fight' Ahead To Retake Mosul -- NPR
Iraqis celebrate first Christmas near Mosul after Islamic State pushed out -- Reuters
Iraqis Celebrate Christmas Near Mosul After ISIS Pushed Out -- NBC
Risking death by staying home in Mosul -- CNN
The Iraqi government told Mosul residents to stay put. Now they are paying a heavy price -- L.A. Times
Iraq’s Gold Division may liberate Mosul, but at what cost? -- RUDAW
There’s good news in Mosul — for now -- Jackson Diehl, Washington Post

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