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US troops 'tighten' Baquba grip
BBC ^
| 6/24/07
Posted on 06/24/2007 9:35:07 AM PDT by bnelson44
US troops fighting al-Qaeda militants in the Iraqi city of Baquba now control about 60% of the city's western side, their commander says. Brig Gen Mick Bednarek said a big challenge for his 10,000 soldiers was securing areas once they were clear.
The situation inside the city, 60km (35 miles) north-east of Baghdad, could not be confirmed independently.
Earlier, another US military official said al-Qaeda fighters were being "enveloped into a kill sack".
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Front Page News; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alqaedainiraq; alqueda; arrorheadripper; baquba; iraq; iraqsurge; oif
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:35:09 AM PDT
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bnelson44
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:37:44 AM PDT
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SiGeek
To: bnelson44
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:39:30 AM PDT
by
cardinal4
To: bnelson44
The situation inside the city, 60km (35 miles) north-east of Baghdad, could not be confirmed independently. Translation: Our Al Qaida stringer is not answering his pages (we hope he's OK), and since we're afraid to go out of the Green Zone, we can only report what the lying military are telling us. Once we hear from our good friends in Baquba, we'll report exactly what they want us to say. Our sincere apologies for this sad state of affairs.
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:44:15 AM PDT
by
centurion316
(Democrats - Supporting Al Qaida Worldwide)
To: centurion316
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:52:39 AM PDT
by
navyguy
(We don't need more youth. What we need is a fountain of SMART.)
To: bnelson44
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posted on
06/24/2007 9:54:51 AM PDT
by
blasater1960
(Rehavam Zeevi- HaShem Yikom Damo)
To: centurion316
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posted on
06/24/2007 10:12:05 AM PDT
by
Prince Caspian
(Don't ask if it's risky... Ask if the reward is worth the risk)
To: centurion316
LOL!
What makes it so funny is that it’s so close to the truth!
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posted on
06/24/2007 10:14:12 AM PDT
by
airborne
(Airborne - Ranger - Vietnam veteran! Duncan Hunter for President!)
To: bnelson44
"enveloped into a kill sack" That's a new locution for me. I kinda like the sound of it too!
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06/24/2007 10:16:49 AM PDT
by
rogue yam
To: rogue yam
Kill sack ‘em, body bag ‘em...whether it’s 72 virgins or 72 raisins, give ‘em what they’ve prayed for.
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06/24/2007 10:49:00 AM PDT
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Clioman
To: centurion316
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posted on
06/24/2007 10:50:08 AM PDT
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Allegra
(Socks.)
To: bnelson44
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posted on
06/24/2007 10:51:28 AM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: bnelson44
Earlier, another US military official said al-Qaeda fighters were being "enveloped into a kill sack". Can't wait to hear more about that!
To: bnelson44
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posted on
06/24/2007 10:53:29 AM PDT
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Allegra
(Socks.)
To: bnelson44
Shoot ‘em in the head!
Shoot ‘em in the head!
Kill ‘em!
Reload!
Shoot ‘em again!
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06/24/2007 10:56:42 AM PDT
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joseph20
To: rogue yam
Translated WWII German terminology I think, canalize the enemy attack with mines and strong points, force him to advance into a 3 sided kill zone and cut off his ‘nads.
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06/24/2007 11:02:26 AM PDT
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skepsel
To: centurion316
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posted on
06/24/2007 11:16:29 AM PDT
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giobruno
Comment #18 Removed by Moderator
To: bnelson44; SandRat; NormsRevenge; Grampa Dave; SierraWasp; blam; SunkenCiv; Marine_Uncle; ...
From Friday in case anyone missed it:
'Al-Qaeda gunmen' killed in Iraq
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US helicopters have killed 17 gunmen with suspected al-Qaeda links in Iraq's Diyala province north of Baghdad, the US military says.
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posted on
06/24/2007 11:37:34 AM PDT
by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(The DemonicRATS believe ....that the best decisions are always made after the fact.)
To: centurion316; Cannoneer No. 4; MizSterious
You’ve obviously been watching the news coverage carefully, for some time. Nicely done.
A couple pings.
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06/24/2007 11:41:15 AM PDT
by
FreedomPoster
(Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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