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In summary, 3,274 civilians were killed in Iraq from July 2004 to January 2005. Of these, 2,041 were killed by coalition forces and 1,233 were killed by insurgents. Additionally, 8,542 civilians were wounded in total. The number of civilian casualties has increased since June 2004, when power was transferred from the Iraqi government to the interim government.
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The bookkeeping may not be totally accurate by category. The BBC has backed off those numbers in light of comments from the Iraqi Ministry of Health. The numbers include Iraqi casualties regardless of whether civilian, Iraqi security forces, or Iraqi insurgents.
It's still not a good situation.
Using numbers that are verifiable, the US military suffered about 3.25 deaths per day and 12.5 wounded per day during the 'combat' phase of operations. During the 'peacekeeping' phase, deaths per day have declined 4%, while wounded per day has doubled to about 25 per day.
The total number of casualties per day probably reflect the relative intensity of the two operations. Wounds suffered at the front of an invasion with the nearest fixed medical site a few hundred miles behind are more likely to result in death than the wounds suffered now, with fixed medical facilities relatively nearby.
Not high numbers when compared to other wars throughout history, but it does show that instead of making progress, things have actually gotten worse the last several months. The casualty rates have increased since turnover of power to the Iraqi interim government in June. That means we still haven't turned the corner in Iraq.
It's still not a good situation.
Using numbers that are verifiable, the US military suffered about 3.25 deaths per day and 12.5 wounded per day during the 'combat' phase of operations. During the 'peacekeeping' phase, deaths per day have declined 4%, while wounded per day has doubled to about 25 per day.
The total number of casualties per day probably reflect the relative intensity of the two operations. Wounds suffered at the front of an invasion with the nearest fixed medical site a few hundred miles behind are more likely to result in death than the wounds suffered now, with fixed medical facilities relatively nearby.
Not high numbers when compared to other wars throughout history, but it does show that instead of making progress, things have actually gotten worse the last several months. The casualty rates have increased since turnover of power to the Iraqi interim government in June. That means we still haven't turned the corner in Iraq.
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You can't really compare Iraq to most wars, since most historical wars have been between the militaries of two countries, where both sides have means of killing each other that are fairly comparable.BobG said:
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I recall reading somewhere that the magic number is 12%. A war becomes impossible to support when total casualties exceed 12% of the number that served in the war.
In Vietnam over 300,000 of the nearly 3 milllon that served were killed/wounded.
In Iraq, the current number of casualties is around 15,000 ?
In Vietnam over 300,000 of the nearly 3 milllon that served were killed/wounded.
In Iraq, the current number of casualties is around 15,000 ?
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There is a war? 
When did congress declare WAR?
When did congress declare WAR?
FAQ: BBC obtains Iraq casualty figures
1. What are the sources of the Iraq casualty figures obtained by the BBC?
The BBC obtained the Iraq casualty figures from the Iraq Body Count project, which is a database that tracks and verifies civilian deaths in Iraq based on media reports, eyewitness accounts, and other sources.
2. How accurate are the obtained casualty figures?
The BBC has stated that the obtained figures are the most accurate and comprehensive data available on civilian deaths in Iraq. However, it is important to note that the figures may not include all casualties, as some deaths may go unreported or unverified.
3. What time period do the obtained figures cover?
The obtained figures cover the time period from the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003 until the end of 2017.
4. How were the obtained figures calculated?
The obtained figures were calculated by cross-referencing and verifying data from multiple sources, including media reports and official government records.
5. How do the obtained figures compare to previous estimates of Iraq casualties?
The obtained figures are considered to be more accurate and comprehensive than previous estimates, as they are based on a wider range of sources and have been rigorously verified. However, there may still be discrepancies between the obtained figures and other estimates, as data collection and verification methods may vary.