is the government hiding key stats when it comes to war casualties??

Question

An after action report, issued by the Department of Defense, stated that: “On October 10, 2006, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a 82mm mortar round, fired by militia forces from a residential area in Abu T-Shir, caused a fire at an Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) at FOB Falcon...Original Report:"About 100 troops from the 4th Infantry Division were reported to be stationed at the base at the time, but no injuries were reported.” vs. Actual Report: "Over 300 American troops, including U.S. Army and Marines, CIA agents and U.S. translators were killed or injured or died immediately afterwards en route to hospital".

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Answer 1

The U.S is currently embroiled in a war that no one in either country wants. they need to be seen doing something other than pulling out because it just wouldn't do to admit that the U.S CAN"T beat gurrila warfare *vietnam* cough. it seems as if the U.S dosen't like history lessons.

Answer 2

Sure, sometimes people/governments release figures before they have the whole story, other times it is part of propaganda. Every country has propaganda, government and otherwise. Everyone needs to TRY and be objective, no matter what they hear, or who it comes from.

Answer 3

No doubt. Every country has its own propaganda.