McCaffrey warns of hard fight if forces target Saddam regime
Retired General Barry R. McCaffrey says removing Saddam would require crossing harsh terrain and likely unleash intense clashes with the Republican Guard. Analysts foresee urban warfare and potential use of chemical and biological weapons, as U.S. and allied armies advance.
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Europe
Middle East
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24Th Mechanized
Saddam
Vietnam
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Republican Guard
Iraq
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China
Ukraine
Pentagon
Baghdad
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War College
America
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Modern tanks and chemical defense reshape U.S. arsenal
Advanced M1A2 Abrams tanks gain armor, longer range shells, and digitized targeting. Commanders can link scopes and gunner views, boosting lethality by 50 to 60 percent. Troops prepare with vaccines and protective gear amid debates on chemical and biological threats and urban warfare risks.
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Clay Miller
Tank Automotive Command
Warren, Mich
Firepower and Guidance Systems for Modern Guided Munitions
The text outlines semi active laser guided missiles with ranges up to 15 miles and subsonic air ground guidance using GPS and INS. It lists GBU-31 and GBU-32 wingspan figures and notes system guidance specifics alongside a brief remark on the M1 A2 Abrams tank’s crew, speed, armor, and shells.
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