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2004-07-23 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-07-23 8:33:27 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 long article in the WaPo the other day, indicating an imminent coalition attack on Sammara, where the town is more or less controlled by 100 to 300 insurgents, a mix of ex Spec Rep Guards, a local tribe that we've alienated, foreigners, etc. The different factions are not getting along, and are alienating the locals, who are fleeing - though WaPo says theyre fleeing in anticipation of the attack. Apparently the attempt is to do this jointly 1st ID and Iraqi forces, trying to make sure we've got good and reliable Iraqi forces this time - so time is being spent on preparation. Looks like this will be first big attack for Iraqi forces outside Baghdad (meanwhile of course USMC is apparently fighting hard in Ramadi)

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-07-23 11:06:18 AM|| 2004-07-23 11:06:18 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I haven't heard whether the local non terrorist population is giving the US intel in Sammara or Ramadi. I have heard that this is happening in Fallujah.

Posted by mhw 2004-07-23 1:36:34 PM|| 2004-07-23 1:36:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Is this your reaction when you don't recieve an invitation to the wedding party?

Posted by Capt America 2004-07-23 8:23:19 PM|| [http://captamerica.blogspot.com/] 2004-07-23 8:23:19 PM|| Front Page Top

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