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Iraq
First Japanese troops arrive at future Iraq base
2004-01-20
A convoy of Japanese soldiers, the vanguard of Tokyo's first post-World War II deployment to a conflict zone, arrived at its future base in southern Iraq Monday.
Good luck, guys. And thanks for coming.
Posted by:Fred Pruitt

#3  I'm still amazed the Japanese government was able to do this given the politics at home. Didn't the Japanese deloy a medical unit in 1991?
Posted by: Cheddarhead   2004-1-20 6:14:46 AM  

#2  Good! - d'ya think Kimmie will throw a hissy fit? Hope so!
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2004-1-20 1:35:06 AM  

#1  I bet the NKors and the Chinese REALLY don't like this. Heh!
Posted by: Desert Blondie   2004-1-20 1:08:24 AM  

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