Iraq Army Unit Flees Post Despite US Soldiers' Pleas

Iraq Army Unit Flees Post Despite US Soldiers' Pleas

A company of Iraqi soldiers abandoned their positions on Tuesday night in Sadr City, defying American soldiers who implored them to hold the line against Shiite militias.

The retreat left a crucial stretch of road on the front lines undefended for hours and led to a tense series of exchanges between American soldiers and about 50 Iraqi troops who were fleeing.

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