The fight is expected to be the toughest in Iraq since Isis conquered the city in June 2014. Already civilians are fleeing the northern Iraqi city, and the United Nations is bracing for as many as 1 million refugees. Battle for Mosul: Isis stronghold under attack from Iraqi and Kurdish forces – latest news Read moreThe American public is expected to pay minimal attention. “While the two candidates would tell you they probably approach the battle of Mosul differently, I don’t think anyone takes this seriously. “But he’s just arguing [to] kill bad guys, don’t do anything to help anyone, so I don’t think a protracted campaign advantages him.

Source: The Guardian October 17, 2016 11:00 UTC