On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 15:16:58 +0000, Doug Kanter wrote:

In terms of sheer numbers of soldiers placed in harm's way from the first
day of battle, the British were the only ones who contributed, in addition
to the aforementioned medical contribution by Spain.

Don't forget the Australians. They had special forces in Iraq. Still,
way short of 40 countries.