Ground war in Iraq: the wait is nearly over

By Nicholas Stuart
Updated November 18 2014 - 10:13am, first published November 1 2014 - 12:00am
Fighting force: Iraq army recruits march during their training at Baghdad Combat School. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Fighting force: Iraq army recruits march during their training at Baghdad Combat School. Photo: Kate Geraghty

Our advisers will soon be on the ground in Iraq, however don't expect the war to be over by Christmas. Yes, there's the (very slight) possibility that IS will, suddenly, collapse – but don't bet on it. Despite all the horror and terror, the caliphate is doing everything it can to establish itself as a country. Tearing it down will require extended operations.

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