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2006-09-02 Iraq

Iraqis to Expand Baghdad Security Operation

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Posted by Steve White 2006-09-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 No need for an element of surprise? Sheesh

Posted by Captain America 2006-09-02 00:37|| 2006-09-02 00:37|| Front Page Top

#2 Captain - exactly. The telegraphing of every significant operation, and the "leaky" nature of same (see Askari's comments about the bad guys shifting to the burbs in response to Phases I and II), have been leading characteristics of the disappointing military action here for years. For contrast note the US-Iraqi operation near Kirkuk a few months ago in which deception, surprise, solid cordons and aggressive attack resulted in complete success without a shot being fired. Or McMasters' masterpiece up in Al Qaim. Even with the resources available, this job can get done - but ya gotta do it.

Posted by Verlaine in Iraq 2006-09-02 02:42|| 2006-09-02 02:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Agreed. But Maliki can still give the go-ahead the day after tomorrow.....

Posted by Bobby 2006-09-02 08:39|| 2006-09-02 08:39|| Front Page Top

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