(2)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

(2)Japan's ground troops arrive in Samawah

SAMAWAH, Iraq - Light armored vehicles carrying an advance team of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force arrive at the Dutch Camp Smitty near the southern Iraqi city of Samawah on the night of Jan. 19. (Kyodo)

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