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2008-08-07 Britain

Secret deal with al-Mahdi militia kept Brits out of Basra battle

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-08-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The British were partly handicapped because their commander, Major-General Barney White-Spunner, was away on a skiing holiday when the attack began. When Brigadier Julian Free, his deputy, arrived to discuss the situation with Mr al-Maliki at the presidential palace in Basra, he was made to wait outside.

Something Peter Sellers or Terry Thomas about the above scene.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2008-08-07 07:39|| 2008-08-07 07:39|| Front Page Top

#2 The British are coming doesn't mean what it used to. Sad for them.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2008-08-07 08:55|| 2008-08-07 08:55|| Front Page Top

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