(1) Japanese troops face 1st attack in Iraq

(1) Japanese troops face 1st attack in Iraq

SAMAWAH, Iraq - A pencil points to where one of bomb shells has landed late at night on April 7. The place is about 300 meters north of the base where Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) contingent is posted. The photo was released in Tokyo by the GSDF. (Kyodo)

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