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Baghdad Falls as US Forces Enter City in Dramatic Breakthrough
The 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division breached into Baghdad at 6 am along Highway 8 meeting light resistance. Capt. Chris Carter hailed the capture while Iraqi officials claimed safety. US troops moved toward the presidential palace, described as heavily damaged and flooded in sections. General Perkins spoke of a forceful demonstration and continued fighting as marines secured key intersections amid fires, mines, and smoke.
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Tigris
Baghdad
Highway 8
Chris Carter
Watkinsville
Iraq
Mohammed Saeed al Sahhaf
Palestine Hotel
Saddam
Baath Party
7Th Infantry
David Perkins
Cty
Will
Perkins
Information Ministry
Al-Rashid
Fedayeen
U.S