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2003-06-03 Europe

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Posted by Steve White 2003-06-03 12:14 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 not sure they'll get much live fire experience - most of the residual violence has been in the Sunni Arab areas north and west of Baghdad, which will remain in the hands of the 4th ID, the 1st AD, and, for the time being, the 3rd ID. The Poles and other Nato troops will be in the Shiite zone, which is politically hot, but not particularly violent thus far.

However by taking control of turf, they should relieve US troops. Not sure who will come out first, 3rd or Marines. 3rd has been over there for a long time, longer than Marines, but Pentagon cant be happy having Marines in occupation role, traditionally reserved to Army.

Note also the French are sending some Spec forces to Afghanistan.

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-06-03 10:39:29|| 2003-06-03 10:39:29|| Front Page Top

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