Vera Mironova The Washington Post

For much of the past year, I've lived a double life. I've embedded within Iraq's Special Operations forces throughout the battle of Mosul, witnessing first-hand a truly remarkable struggle against the Islamic State.

For much of the past year, I've lived a double life. I've embedded within Iraq's Special Operations forces throughout the battle of Mosul, witnessing first-hand a truly remarkable struggle against the Islamic State.