Iraq denies destruction of Republican Guard division

ABC Online - Australia ^ | 4-2-03

[Oldeconomybuyer]

An Iraqi military spokesman has denied the destruction of the Baghdad division of the elite Republican Guard, as claimed by US Central Command.

"These allegations have no foundation and are part of the hostile campaign against Iraq," the spokesman said.

"To the contrary, the Baghdad division maintains its cohesion and has a morale of steel.

"It has not suffered any losses and is ready to confront the enemy and destroy it," he said.

Brigadier General Vincent Brooks earlier told a press briefing in Qatar that the First Marine Expeditionary Force had attacked the Baghdad Division near Al-Kut, about 150 kilometres south-east of the Iraqi capital.

"The Baghdad Division has been destroyed," Brigadier Brooks said.

[jackbill]

Fox News just reported from the Pentagon that the Medina division has also been "almost completely destroyed". Medina is an armored division but the Baghdad division is not.

[js1138]

I thought the liberal press had labeled Brooks as an affirmative action lacky, unworthy of their attention.

[js1138]

This whole war is gonna be called "Fortnight at Bernie's".

[philetus]

If ever Saddams goons needed some encouragement, it's now.

If Saddam was alive, I can't believe he wouldn't make some kind of appearance to give them some hope.LOL

SADDAM IS DEAD