Litany of problems keep Iraqi army weak
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Iraq’s leadership was indignant after US accusations that its forces lack the will to fight but assessments of the army’s ability suggest the rank-and-file have reasons to shy from battle. Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Sunday, a week after the loss of Ramadi to the Islamic State group, that there was “an issue with the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/litany-of-problems-keep-iraqi-army-weak-64352/
Iraq’s leadership was indignant after US accusations that its forces lack the will to fight but assessments of the army’s ability suggest the rank-and-file have reasons to shy from battle. Pentagon chief Ashton Carter said Sunday, a week after the loss of Ramadi to the Islamic State group, that there was “an issue with the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/litany-of-problems-keep-iraqi-army-weak-64352/