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US Paratroopers Seize North Iraq Airfield-Official
Wed March 26, 2003 05:47 PM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army troops parachuted into and took control of a key airfield in northern Iraq on Wednesday, becoming the first sizable American military presence in that part of the country, defense officials said.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said elements of the Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Italy, parachuted into the airfield. The officials would not state the precise location of the airfield nor give the number of troops involved.

A defense official said that before this operation, several hundred special forces troops had been operating on the ground in northern Iraq.
 
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US Paratroopers Seize North Iraq Airfield-Official
Wed March 26, 2003 05:47 PM ET
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Army troops parachuted into and took control of a key airfield in northern Iraq on Wednesday, becoming the first sizable American military presence in that part of the country, defense officials said.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said elements of the Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade, based in Italy, parachuted into the airfield. The officials would not state the precise location of the airfield nor give the number of troops involved.

A defense official said that before this operation, several hundred special forces troops had been operating on the ground in northern Iraq.
 
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Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
 
Aid ship delayed after mines found

The first ship bringing humanitarian aid to Iraq has been delayed by 24 hours because of the discovery of two mines in the waterway.
The British ship, Sir Galahad, is carrying 500 tons of emergency food, blankets, clothing and fresh water.

It was due to dock in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr on Thursday, paving the way for more supplies to follow

But the British Royal Navy has confirmed it has been delayed after the discovery of two mines, found outside the water already "swept" by clearance teams.

Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Commander of the British Forces in the Gulf, said the mines had been detonated but the result had been a delay for the ship carrying aid.

It is the second time the ship has been delayed after its original arrival scheduled for Wednesday was hampered by bad weather.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Air Marshal Burridge said: "Make no mistake the threat (of mines) is real."

"This proves Saddam's regime has attempted to stop essential stores and humanitarian supplies from being delivered to his own people," he added, saying it also showed his "total disregard" for civilian shipping.

Specialised vessels from the Royal Navy are being used to detect mines, as well as specially trained marine life, including dolphins.

Divers from both the British Royal Navy and the Australian Navy are also involved, said Air Marshal Burridge.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2890731.stm
 
Originally posted by Bony Maloney
Everbodys favourite, back by popular demand, and a desire to have his very own avatar:p :p ;)
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:D What is this avatar thou speaketh of?

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(From the Daily Mail - so taken with a pinch of salt)
Tony Blair get touch with France:

"Mr Blair indicated last night that France will be frozen out of any involvement in running Iraq when the war is over.

Mr Blair declared that British troops had 'given their lives' to liberate Iraq and he was not prepared to see the French, who had opposed the war, being given a chance to mess up the peace."
 
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Originally posted by Bony Maloney
Everbodys favourite, back by popular demand, and a desire to have his very own avatar:p :p ;)
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:D What is this avatar thou speaketh of?

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(From the Daily Mail - so taken with a pinch of salt)
Tony Blair get touch with France:

"Mr Blair indicated last night that France will be frozen out of any involvement in running Iraq when the war is over.

Mr Blair declared that British troops had 'given their lives' to liberate Iraq and he was not prepared to see the French, who had opposed the war, being given a chance to mess up the peace."
 
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Unconfirmed Breaking News: The Republican Guard may have killed up to 500 Iraqi Tribesman after they refused to travel North the fight advancing coalition forces.

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Unconfirmed Breaking News: The Republican Guard may have killed up to 500 Iraqi Tribesman after they refused to travel North the fight advancing coalition forces.

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Originally posted by HBK757
Where did you hear that?
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BBC Reporter near the area. It is very unconfirmed though.

However it is confirmed that the RG are forcing civilians to get into tanks and make them travel towards our troops.
 
Originally posted by HBK757
Where did you hear that?
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BBC Reporter near the area. It is very unconfirmed though.

However it is confirmed that the RG are forcing civilians to get into tanks and make them travel towards our troops.
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Obviously propaganda but Central Command has just shown some great footage of US marines talking with Iraqi children.
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Yup, most things we see are "propaganda", but remember people, that doesnt mean its faked, but means they are using it to their advantage.
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Obviously propaganda but Central Command has just shown some great footage of US marines talking with Iraqi children.
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Yup, most things we see are "propaganda", but remember people, that doesnt mean its faked, but means they are using it to their advantage.
 
hmmmmmm, he has said the same thing at least 5 times in the last 12 years, from his days when he was nuclear inspector etc.

I don't like to say it, but i no longer respect him.
 
hmmmmmm, he has said the same thing at least 5 times in the last 12 years, from his days when he was nuclear inspector etc.

I don't like to say it, but i no longer respect him.
 
Originally posted by Kronologic
I have often thought about this. (well before the war)

About a year back we attacked Bagdad and I saw all this AA fire comming from the roofs all I thought was What goes up must come down. I didnt know how far these rockets went but I assumed that they may not quite reach city limits.
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Yup, Iraqi SAM's dropping back to earth was actually a very big thing in the 1991 Gulf War.
 
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Originally posted by Kronologic
I have often thought about this. (well before the war)

About a year back we attacked Bagdad and I saw all this AA fire comming from the roofs all I thought was What goes up must come down. I didnt know how far these rockets went but I assumed that they may not quite reach city limits.
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Yup, Iraqi SAM's dropping back to earth was actually a very big thing in the 1991 Gulf War.
 
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