5 U.S. Soldiers Killed by Bombs in Iraq -- 2007 Most U.S. Deaths

5 U.S. Soldiers Killed by Bombs in Iraq

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The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the deaths of five more soldiers, making 2007 the deadliest year of the war for U.S. troops, according to an Associated Press count.

Five U.S. soldiers were killed Monday in two separate roadside bomb attacks, said Rear Adm. Gregory Smith, director of the Multi-National Force-Iraq's communications division.

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[edit on 6-11-2007 by anhinga]

This article goes onto mention this:

At least 852 American military personnel have died in Iraq so far this year -- the highest annual toll since the war began in March 2003, according to AP figures. Some 850 troops died in 2004.

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