November Ranks 2nd in U.S. Deaths in Iraq

Tue Nov 16, 7:36 PM

By ROBERT BURNS, AP Military Writer

WASHINGTON - U.S. deaths in Iraq this month are approaching 100, making it the second-deadliest month since American forces invaded the country in March 2003, Pentagon records show.

The worst month was last April, with 135 deaths, when the insurgency intensified and U.S. Marines fought fierce battles in Fallujah, only to be withdrawn from the city. That was part of a failed attempt to put the now-defunct Fallujah Brigade of U.S. and allied Iraqi forces in charge.

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In May, 2003, George Bush declared major combat operations in Iraq over under a banner declaring "mission accomplished." Yet, today, more American soldiers are dying in Iraq than ever.