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John Corn
03-22-03, 05:08 AM
One of the key cities south of Iraq has become the site of the first main battle between American and Iraqi armor. The city, Basra is a key compotent in the path to Saddam. One American commander called it, "a major tank battle" THe interesting part is that most of the News stations demned this town taken over and peaceful.

Then in Umm Qasr, lastest reports say that snipers are causing problems. Although this city is occupied by US troops, military officials still report "heavy pockets of resistance." Troops have been forced to go from building to building to ensure that no one would be left to prey on US troops from an advantageous position.

gcutler
03-22-03, 11:02 AM
Probably more of a turkey shoot, 12 years ago our equipment could fire farther than theirs, now our equip is 12 years more sophisticated, and theirs is 12 years older.