Second world war. The Islamic State of iraq in the lavant otherwise known as isil said it has taken over more. Large parts of syria and iraq and wants to establish an Islamic State in the region. Strategic battleground not far from the iraqi capitol are proving difficult for it or the government to hold. Reports suggest that isils recertain parts of dula ia after won by iraqi forces. West of baghdad, airstrikes have helped pushal isil fighters back to kubasi. It has put to falu. Ja. A report on why holding that town is so important for the iraqi army. This furious exchange for fire shows the battle against isil isnt slowing down. Backed by tanks andhe weapons, these government 40ss are in the town of amaria, a strategic town linking aanbar in the south of the country. Holding it against isil fighters means plies for the capitol can reach anbar professor. We will never leave our city. This is our homeland that we cannot aband on just because there is a conspiracy on this country. Well f