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Clarification on the Iraqi armor column out of Basra (sorry, former column)
foxnews.com ^ | 3-26-03

Posted on 03/26/2003 2:59:52 PM PST by I_Stern

Edited on 04/22/2004 12:35:52 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

"...he sources estimated the column at about 120 vehicles, heading southeast along the main road toward Abadan. They said it appeared the Iraqis were using the sandstorm that had blanketed the region to try to sneak out..."


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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cas; sandstorms
Seems like the Iraqis didn't just decided to run away from cover out into the open. They were trying to take advantage of a local sandstorm to run away. Little did they know just because they can't see us doesn't mean we can't see them 8)
1 posted on 03/26/2003 2:59:52 PM PST by I_Stern
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To: I_Stern
Ooops...

Just what strategery are they following anyway?

Heard on Limbaugh that they are following the Bin Laden Mogadishu model. Don't think the strategy of opportunity works well with American planners who understand, now, that thinking outside the box is imperative in order to win.
2 posted on 03/26/2003 3:04:10 PM PST by OpusatFR (Free Speech means you can talk and I can criticize! It doesn't mean you talk and I shut up!)
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To: I_Stern
I hadn't heard any updates on that..anybody know did they get blasted?
3 posted on 03/26/2003 3:12:59 PM PST by vigilante2
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To: vigilante2
I hadn't heard any updates on that..anybody know did they get blasted?

Yeah, they nailed 'em halfway between Al Capone and Al Franken.

4 posted on 03/26/2003 3:16:46 PM PST by Yankee
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And in more good news B52 bombed the entire line of 1000 vehicles moving south from Bagbad....it was "metal moving" said a radar oporator....now its bits of chad
5 posted on 03/26/2003 3:19:12 PM PST by spokeshave ( against dead wood (albore) Frogs & Rats)
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To: Yankee
lol
6 posted on 03/26/2003 3:19:58 PM PST by vigilante2
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To: spokeshave
And in more good news B52 bombed the entire line of 1000 vehicles moving south from Bagbad....it was "metal moving" said a radar oporator....now its bits of chad

Are they dangling?

7 posted on 03/26/2003 3:23:14 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: I_Stern
sources estimated the column at about 120...

When the Brits get done with it, I don't think there's going to be 120 anymore.

8 posted on 03/26/2003 3:45:02 PM PST by The Other Harry
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To: OpusatFR
Just what strategery are they following anyway?

I believe that Saddam intends to attack us next with his Camel Cavalry. 1000 men mounted on camels and wearing Peter O'Toole masks. :^))

9 posted on 03/26/2003 4:20:59 PM PST by scouse
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To: spokeshave
What's the source on B-52s bombing the convoy? I'd like to read it.
10 posted on 03/26/2003 4:23:04 PM PST by not-an-ostrich
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