Posted on 02/19/2007 5:41:16 AM PST by leadpenny
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents launched an attack on a U.S. combat post on Monday, sending in a suicide bomber and clashing with American troops, the military and residents said. Two U.S. soldiers were killed and 17 wounded, the military said.
The assault began with a suicide bomber exploding a vehicle outside the base north of Baghdad, said the military statement. It gave no further details beyond the number of dead and wounded. Residents said U.S. forces fought with insurgents after the suicide bomber tried to break through barriers around the base.
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This attack reads like a replay of the start of the TET Offensice in Vietnam where the Viet Cong launched suicide attacks against US bases all over South Vietnam at the same time.
Dose anyone know which base?
That was my first thought too.
"BTW, who in the hell is Bush-ra Jew-hi?"
Serious question?
*excerpt* update:
By BUSHRA JUHI, Associated Press Writer
3 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Insurgents launched a brazen coordinated attack on a U.S. combat post Monday, sending in a suicide bomber and clashing with American troops. Two U.S. soldiers were killed and 17 wounded, the military said.
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The assault began with a suicide bomber exploding a vehicle outside the base north of Baghdad, said the military statement. It gave no further details beyond the number of dead and wounded.
Residents said U.S. forces fought with militants after the suicide bomber tried to break through barriers around the base near Tarmiyah, about 30 miles north of Baghdad. For hours, helicopters were seen landing at the base and leaving.
If you feel that way about the news services you listed, and the AP reporter, why do you assume the attack even took place? I think your comment/question about BUSHRA JUHI borders on bigotry.
Does anyone know if that is in Diayla Province?
As far as I can tell 2ndClassCitizen, it looks like it may be Camp Taji.
Sunni loyalists want former dictator back in power and U.S. troops gone
By Anita Powell, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Monday, September 25, 2006
Anita Powell / S&S
Many residents of Tarmiyah, Iraq, say they would be happy to see Saddam Hussein return to power. However, they were willing to do business with Capt. Casey Connors, who bought sweets during a recent visit.
TARMIYAH, Iraq — The Saddam Hussein Fan Club is alive and well — at least it seems to be in this dusty Sunni town north of Baghdad.
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=39359&archive=true
Don Imus halfed joked about giving Iraq back to Saddam a couple of years ago.
They're just choosing up sides for when we leave.
The U.S.-led teams have faced limited direct defiance as they set up checkpoints and comb neighborhoods. But that could change as they move into more volatile sections. The next could be Sadr City, a stronghold of the Mahdi Army militia loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.
U.S. soldiers pressed closer to Sadr City and the reception changed noticeably. In previous days, Shiite families opened their doors to welcome the troops — feeling that the American presence would be a buffer against feared attacks from Sunni militia.
On Sunday, in areas closer to Sadr City, parents slapped away the candy and lollipops given by American soldiers.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070219/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq
Along with most of America, I've grown sick and tired of this war.
"Along with most of America, I've grown sick and tired of this war"
You are a Terrorist dream come true.
Really? How so?
If you don't know, I'm not wasting any more time typing than I need to for something you can't understand anyway.
Brilliant.
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