June One of the Deadliest Months for US Troops in Iraq

June was one of the deadliest months of combat for U.S. troops since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq 28 months ago. At least 68 U.S. soldiers, Marines and sailors were killed by hostile fire in Iraq, the fifth highest number since the war began, according to Iraq Coalition Casualty Count, a Web site that compiles official casualty reports. The June total could continue to rise as troops die from wounds sustained during the month.
(Knight Ridder)