Iraqis Use New Tactics In Battle For Baghdad
Iraqi forces employed asymmetric tactics to damage U S Abrams tanks and Apache Longbows, killing hundreds of Iraqis and destroying dozens of armored vehicles as U S forces push toward Baghdad. The fight involved sand storms that halted air cover and frequent hit and run engagements along the 3rd Infantry Division's northern convoy.
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Peace Prize laureates arrested at White House protest
Two Nobel Peace Prize winners Mairead Corrigan MaGuire and Jody Williams were detained near the White House during antiwar protests in Washington. They joined other demonstrators demanding peace as police cleared barricades outside Lafayette Park.
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Huge sandstorm traps coalition troops in Iraq
A severe sandstorm grounded troops from the 101st Airborne near Karbala and stalled U S forces en route to Baghdad. Winds up to 50 mph filled goggles and suits with sand as soldiers endured heat and discomfort while awaiting weather relief and continued air operations.
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Marine spokesman reports missing Marine drowned in Iraq
Davenport native Sgt. Bradley Korthaus 28 died crossing the Saddam Canal in southeast Iraq while two other Marines survived the crossing to set up weapons for a Saree Saigon team. James 20 from LaHarpe also drowned. his body was recovered Tuesday.
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Turkish general vows to coordinate with U S officials
Turkey’s military chief of staff He on O zk ok pledged to coordinate with U S officials before sending troops to northern Iraq and said there would be no deployment unless a refugee crisis worsened or Turkey’s security was threatened.
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