The Iraq War

By, Sam.B and Israel.M

Why The War Started

The first war started in October, 7th, 2001. Due to terrorist attacks and illegal use of weapons of mass destruction including nuclear weapons.

Casualties In The War

There has been from 150,000 to over 750,000 deaths in the war after the last four years. Iraqi deaths count up to around 350,000 with around 112,000 of those being civilian deaths.

Information On The Troops

There were around 40,000 troops sent from 30 different countries. Approximately 8,000 of those troops were Australian troops.

Australia’s Involvement

In 2003, March, Australia participated in the US lead coalition that invaded Iraq to locate and destroy suspected weapons of mass destruction.

The War’s Result

Financial Support sent $1.2 billion to Iraq to help rebuild Iraq after the war. Saddam Hussein was hung on the 30th, December, 2006. After being found guilty for crimes against humanity.

Reference Page

:Websites Used:Australian History.org

:Made By: Sam Brunton

&Israel McIlwain

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