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2003-03-27 Iraq

Republican Guard Heads Toward U.S. Troops

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Posted by Steve White 2003-03-27 12:10 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 When I first heard of this, it seemed to me that it was because of false orders given through tapped communications lines.
If reports are true that the convoy has not been attacked... then I'm inclined to believe that the orders arrived rather more openly.
This could be VERY interesting.

Posted by Dishman 2003-03-27 00:28:06|| 2003-03-27 00:28:06|| Front Page Top

#2 What, you mean they're surrendering?

Posted by RW 2003-03-27 01:11:13|| 2003-03-27 01:11:13|| Front Page Top

#3 If they end up across the Euphrates without any engagements, then it's pretty clear what happened.

We've said we want Iraq to have an army when we're done. They can park in the desert for a week or two, and we'll keep 'em supplied (via the Red Crescent, of course). Perfidy isn't really an option. Out in the open desert, they'd be sitting ducks for us if that were our intent.

Not surrendering. Just choosing to be ready to fight another foe on some other day.

Posted by Dishman 2003-03-27 02:16:13|| 2003-03-27 02:16:13|| Front Page Top

#4 As I write, it has been reported that the entire RG unit was squashed by Coalition airpower. In order to channel Arab rage, the Saddamites have been harping on their alleged success at Umm Qasr. Reality dictates that the allies held back in that theater, in consideration of civilian casualties. Yet the Arab world is celebrating alleged heroic "hold-outs." For example:
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/opinion/25_03_03_b.asp

Over 50% of Coalition field target-applications are being rejected by operations commanders, according to "rules of engagement" respecting civilians. It has to be understood that civilians abandon buildings when armed men enter, thus, it is reasonable to target buildings from which sniper fire originates.

Posted by Anonon 2003-03-27 02:21:59|| 2003-03-27 02:21:59|| Front Page Top

#5 Hmm.. sucks to be them.
They reached out and seized defeat from the jaws of .. err..

Posted by Dishman 2003-03-27 02:36:23|| 2003-03-27 02:36:23|| Front Page Top

#6 Steve, you forgot to mention there's no bag limit.

Posted by Ptah 2003-03-27 08:50:41|| [www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2003-03-27 08:50:41|| Front Page Top

#7 Bag limit is infinite, possession limit is 0. Just grade over the site, and keep truckin'.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-03-27 11:20:12|| 2003-03-27 11:20:12|| Front Page Top

#8 "Cobra pilots resupplying Marines in central Iraq..."

Huh? I thought Cobra were gunships. Since when were they used to "resupply"?

But then, this could just be another example of the idiot reporter in over his knowledge base.

Posted by H.D. Miller 2003-03-27 11:35:07|| [travellingshoes.blogspot.com] 2003-03-27 11:35:07|| Front Page Top

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