Operation Iraqi Freedom - Coalition vs Iraq Military Power Comparison

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On the 20th March 2003, the US, UK, Australia and Poland launched a contraversial invasion of Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein. This video will compare the military power of the Coalition forces and Iraq.



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