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Coordinates: 33°N 44°E / 33°N 44°E / 33; 44
Iraq (/ɪˈræk/, i/ɪˈrɑːk/, or /aɪˈræk/; Arabic: العراق al-‘Irāq, Kurdish: Êraq), officially the Republic of Iraq (Arabic: جمهورية العراق Jumhūrīyat al-‘Irāq; Kurdish: كۆماری عێراق Komar-i ‘Êraq), is a country in Western Asia. The country borders Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, and Syria to the west. The southern part of Iraq is within the Arabian Peninsula. The capital, Baghdad, is in the centre of the country and its largest city. The largest ethnic groups in Iraq are Arabs and Kurds. Other ethnic groups include Assyrians, Turkmen, Shabakis, Yazidis, Armenians, Mandeans, Circassians, and Kawliya. Around 95% of the country's 36 million citizens are Shia or Sunni Muslims, with Christianity, Yarsan, Yezidism, and Mandeanism also present.
Iraq has a narrow section of coastline measuring 58 km (36 mi) on the northern Persian Gulf and its territory encompasses the Mesopotamian Alluvial Plain, the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, and the eastern part of the Syrian Desert. Two major rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, run south through the centre of Iraq and flow into the Shatt al-Arab near the Persian Gulf. These rivers provide Iraq with significant amounts of fertile land.
Coordinates: 33°N 65°E / 33°N 65°E / 33; 65
Afghanistan i/æfˈɡænᵻstæn/ (Pashto/Dari: افغانستان, Afġānistān), officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located within South Asia and Central Asia. It has a population of approximately 32 million, making it the 42nd most populous country in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan in the north; and China in the far northeast. Its territory covers 652,000 km2 (252,000 sq mi), making it the 41st largest country in the world.
Human habitation in Afghanistan dates back to the Middle Paleolithic Era, and the country's strategic location along the Silk Road connected it to the cultures of the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Through the ages the land has been home to various peoples and witnessed numerous military campaigns; notably by Alexander the Great, Muslim Arabs, Mongols, British, Soviet Russians, and in the modern-era by Western powers. The land also served as the source from which the Kushans, Hephthalites, Samanids, Saffarids, Ghaznavids, Ghorids, Khiljis, Mughals, Hotaks, Durranis, and others have risen to form major empires.
Some crazy firefight scenes filmed in Iraq and Afghanistan. *WARNING* this video shows soldiers in firefight, it is for informative use only to show what is really going on in these wars. it shall NOT glorify violence!
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20 min footage of U.S. Soldiers during operations in Afghanistan filmed in 2008 - 2011: *DISCLAIMER* This footage is not meant to be violent in any way. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. ★00:07★ - Combat footage of Soldiers during a patrol with the Afghanistan National Army or ANA through Shawali Khan. ★04:34★ - U.S. Army Platoon firefight at Qatar Kala, Kunar province in Afghanistan with Taliban forces. ★07:31★ - US Soldiers during Operation Hammerdown in the Watahpur district of the Kunar Province in Afghanistan. ★10:20★ - U.S. Army Soldiers conducting a movement to contact with Afghan national police into the village of Darbart, Korengal Valley, Konar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 30, 2008. ★13:01★ - U.S. Soldiers firing from inside buil...
*DISCLAIMER* This footage is not meant to be violent in any way. I am only sharing this footage for the purposes of news reporting and educating. The 2003 invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 1 May 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States (prior to 19 March, the mission in Iraq was called Operation Enduring Freedom, a carryover from the War in Afghanistan).The invasion consisted of 21 days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and deposed the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. The invasion phase consisted primarily of a conventionally fought war which concluded with the capture of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad by A...
US Marines and Brave Dog against Taliban https://youtu.be/BqYQUxP4-Cg Everything changed when two 82nd Airborne Paratroopers tragically drowned in the muddy Bala Murghab River while trying to retrieve vital supplies from an airdrop that had gone terribly wrong. Thank you very much Level Zero Heroes! Website - levelzeroheroes.com Vimeo Channel - https://vimeo.com/channels/levelzeroheroes Everything changed when two 82nd Airborne Paratroopers tragically drowned in the muddy Bala Murghab River while trying to retrieve vital supplies from an airdrop that had gone terribly wrong. In that one moment, the focus and purpose of the friendly forces at Forward Operating Base Todd changed forever. With the assistance of U.S. Marine Special Operations Team 8222, a massive clearing operation was ini...
No rounds penetrated his body armor, and he made it home with no permanent injuries. This happened in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. *READ* From the cameraman: " I got a hit a total of 4 times. My helmet cam died and i made it down the mountain on my own. I was also hit in the side of my helmet and my eye pro was shot off of my face. We were doing overwatch on the village to recon and gather intel. I was point heading down the face of the hill with the LT. when we got hit. the rest of the squad was pinned down by machine gun fire. I didn't start the video until a few mins into the firefight for obvious reasons. I came out into the open to draw fire so my squad could get to safety." "A round struck the tube by my hand of the 203 grenade launcher which knocked it out of my hands. When I pic...
Patrol Base Georgetown Attack: U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, taking highly accurate indirect fire at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. After 5 hours the Marines take casualties and get the wounded medevac'd. Shot and edited by LCpl. Jacob Lagoze, USMC. http://www.jeremyvought.com This video is from the Department of Defense and as such is in the public domain. Any copying, editing or reproduction is authorized and encouraged.
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Afghanistan War - Marines Taking Casualties During Fierce Heavy Intense Firefight In Afghanistan. Intense Combat Footage from the front lines of Afghanistan. United State Marines in fierce intense combat firefight with taliban. Taliban forces engaged the marines with highly accurate fire from several directions. The unit took causalities and get the wounded medevac'd. This footage features a mix of helmet cam footage and normal recordings. During the fight the marines had several close calls with incoming taliban fire and RPGs. One RPG landed extremle close to one of the cameramen causing the causalities. Subscribe to WarLeaks for more heavy intense combat fighting firefight war clashes action from battlefields and world conflicts from all around the world and like our facebook page www...
Intense Firefight with SEALs (SEAL Team 3) and Army Soldiers in Iraq! U see the SEALs at 0:30 - 0:40 and from 7:03 - 7:38! It's proven that these are SEALS .... They're not 101st Airborne Infantry which u see in this video, too!
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The ancient city of Baghdad and the largest city and capital of Iraq... This movie showcases the beauty of this magnificent, vibrant, awesome and stunning metropolis inhabited by more than 9 million Iraqis... The slide images featured in this movie will show you a glimpse of life in this world center and beacon of mankind's history, heritage and culture throughout the ages and its many contributions to Arabic, Islamic and other world cultural advancements since the time and rise of the early Mesopotamian civilizations established in Iraq more than 6000 years ago ... Baghdad is also known by its other name, Dar-Us-Salam or the city of peace and it is the first round city in the world... Magnificent places you won't believe your eyes and you wouldn't think 10,000+ ancient and wonderful place...
Iran – formerly Persia - is the biggest country of the Middle East. Due to the fact that sky-high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage are waiting for all visitors it can be a very desirable destination even for tourists who continuously look for the new and varied.In Tehran the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that “must” be seen. Yazd and Kerman is well-known for their mosques and bazaars, Naqsh-e Rustam is for its rock-hewn tombs, Rayen and Persepolis are for the remains of their palaces and castles from the time of the Persian Empire. The two most beautiful cities of Iran are the splendidly situated Shiraz and ...
Travel to Iraqi Kurdistan. Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel's Head of Operations, Marc Leaderman, travelled to Iraqi Kurdistan for the first time earlier this year. He discovered a safe and fascinating destination with a rich history, extraordinary landscapes and warm, welcoming people. Wild Frontiers Adventure Travel will run its first group trip into this northern region of Iraq in 2013. For more information visit http://www.wildfrontiers.co.uk/world-regions/middle-east/iraqi-kurdistan
Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Roadtrip Iraq is crossing the country from north to south, taking the pulse of a nation that is no longer at war but neither at peace. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based r...
Getting There: Iraqi Kurdistan has two international airports, Erbil and Sulaimany. Currently there are direct international flights from Kurdistan to Dubai, Amman, Beirut and Frankfort. There is the option to reach to Kurdistan by flying to Turkey: - Purchase a ticket to Diyarbakir (the nearest large city to the Turkish / Iraqi Kurdistan border). Upon arrival to the Diyarbakir airport, you will need to take a taxi to the border (Ibrahim Khalil / Habur). Once you have crossed the Turkish border into Iraqi Kurdistan (Ibrahim Khalil/Habur), you will be greeted by the Kurdish customs officials who will issue you a visa and further information on your destination. Getting Around Iraqi Kurdistan: Taxi, Bus, and Private Car Hire. If you are mainly interested in staying in a city, taxi is relia...
Welcome to Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the epitome of the word “megacity.” In this vast metropolis, ancient traditions blend with futuristic buildings, and your Tokyo sightseeing will take you to representations of each. Pay your respects at temples set in forested hillsides, then flex your credit card in one of the shopping districts, before sitting down to a five-star meal…all in one day. Your Tokyo tour begins with the subway and train system, which will take you all over this sprawling city. Tokyo is home to some 35 million people, many of which you’ll meet as its public transit carries you throughout its many neighborhoods. Make a stop in Asakusa, a temple district nestled in leafy trees with skyscrapers towering in the background. There you’ll visit Nakamisi Dori, a street load...
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Some crazy firefight scenes filmed in Iraq and Afghanistan. *WARNING* this video shows soldiers in firefight, it is for informative use only to show what is really going on in these wars. it shall NOT glorify violence!
An overview of the World Military videos on the navy, air force, army. From aircraft carriers to fighter planes, passing through tanks, infantry and special forces, . Afghanistan War Estonian Army troops heavy firefight with taliban In Helmand HD Afghanistan War Estonian Army troops heavy firefight with taliban In Helmand . Patrol Base Georgetown Attack: U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, taking highly accurate indirect fire at Patrol Base Georgetown . Daily Military News & Combat Footage at FUNKER530.com - No rounds penetrated his body armor, and he made it home with no permanent .
An overview of the World Military videos on the navy, air force, army. From aircraft carriers to fighter planes, passing through tanks, infantry and special forces, to the attack submarines. Military HUB - A meeting place for all fans ....
Here we have a compilation of very close combat clips throughout the wars in the Middle East. Footage show's many deaths as well as extreme close combat situations. Viewer discretion is advised.
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WARNING :: Various Uncensored Combat Clips with equalized volumes, the sources were sometime only 240p & the music was NOT added by me. NOTE :: That's Security Contractors shooting Iraqi Civilians that drive too close, NOT U.S. Regular Military. Not an excuse, but an important distinction to make... "War is Hell"
"Operation Enduring Freedom" (OEF) is the official name used by the U.S. government for the War in Afghanistan, together with a number of smaller military actions, under the umbrella of the Global "War on Terror" (GWOT). The operation was originally called "Operation Infinite Justice" (often misquoted as "Operation Ultimate Justice"), but as similar phrases have been used by adherents of several religions as an exclusive description of God, it is believed to have been changed to avoid offense to Muslims, who are the majority religion in Afghanistan U.S. President George W. Bush's remark that "this crusade, this war on terrorism, is going to take a while", which prompted widespread criticism from the Islamic world, may also have contributed to the renaming of the operation
Filmed in Afghanistan, the two-hour special profiles four military dogs and their handlers in the war zone as they locate insurgents and dangerous explosives. all rights belong to their respectful owners
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The war in Afghanistan is the period in which the United States invaded the country after the September 11 attacks, supported initially by close allies, and eventually by the wider North Atlantic Treaty Organization, beginning in 2003. The conflict is also known as the U.S. war in Afghanistan. It followed the Afghan Civil War's 1996–2001 phase. Its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda, and to deny it a safe base of operations in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power. Key allies supported the U.S. from the start, including the United Kingdom. In August 2003, NATO became involved as an alliance, taking the helm of the International Security Assistance Force. On 28 December 2014, NATO formally ended combat operations in Afghanistan and transferred full security responsibility to th...
I'm a soldier on a battlefield
Got an army on the battlefield
Outnumbered like the Alamo
I don't even want to go
This is war
Yeah yeah yeah
This is war
Always stuck in a daydream
Can't focus on the other team
Hunted you all day and night
Now I'm ready for a fight
This is war
Yeah yeah yeah
This is war
I can't be your friend
Cuz I got to knock you out
Are you ready for a surprise?
I don't even think you even realize
They say that you're the best
You gotta follow all the rest
This is war
Yeah yeah yeah
This is war
I can't be your friend
Cuz I gotta knock you out