Iraqi Army Ill-Equipped to Retake Mosul

The American and Iraqi armies are embarking on a campaign to retake the city of Mosul from ISIS, but the Iraqi forces are weak and such an assault would most likely fail without US aid. Most of the Iraqis' equipment needs to be replaced and the soldiers need better training. Added to that is the oppressive summer heat in Iraq and the coming holy month of Ramadan, when most Muslims fast during the day. The Americans are air-lifting equipment right to the front lines and are trying to organize a supply chain from Baghdad to Mosul.

-William Dawes

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