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U.S. Forces Fight Image Battle in Iraq

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published July 19, 2003 at 12:00 AM EDT

Another U.S. soldier is shot and killed in Baghdad. More than 30 American troops have died since major combat actions ended in May. Opposition to the U.S. presence appears to be more organized than before, and is fueled by media images of "aggressive" American troops. Hear NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Guy Raz.

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