Iraq Ten Years Later: Soldiers on the Ground Share Their Stories

The Takeaway

Ten years after the American invasion of Iraq began, the BBC’s Hugh Sykes files a report about how American soldiers handle the responsibilities, contradictions, and challenges of occupying Iraq.
We’ll be talking about the 10-year anniversary all week, and we want to know how your life has changed since the United States invaded Iraq. Share your story below.

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