Quote Originally Posted by Gawain of Orkeny
Thanks thats why I asked. I looked and could only find an article stating they were down in march. Their not terribly up either considering the violence seems to have escalated. Again I wish the Iraqis would vote on whether they want us to stay or not. Please let then say go.
I think a rise in casualties is also expected to follow the change in tactics. The surge strategy involves troops moving from large bases into smaller neighborhood ones and having a more visible presence on the streets. It only follows that this would increase casualties at least somewhat.