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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 02 > Australians finish main Iraq mission

Australians finish main Iraq mission


June 2, 2008

BAGHDAD — Australian troops ended their main combat mission in Iraq on Sunday, handing over their responsibilities in southern Iraq to U.S. forces.

An estimated 550 Australian troops, who served in a training and backup role to Iraqi forces in the provinces of Dhi Qar and Muthanna,....

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