[tiamat]

They have had desertion problems with Iraqi troops.

In excess of 200 of them just didn't show up, or slipped away.

[Dog]

2,000 Iraqis are with us in Fallujah fighting the terrorists.

Fox has placed the number at 150 who deserted FYI.

Oh my god 150 out of 2,000 didn't show up...its the end of the world as we know it.

[Carolina]

U.S. forces reach centre of Falluja-U.S. source

FALLUJA, Iraq, Nov 9 (Reuters) - U.S. forces pushed to the centre of the Iraqi city of Falluja on Tuesday, a U.S. military source said.

U.S and Iraqi forces thrust into the city after starting a full-scale offensive on Monday night.

[MEG33]

I think the Kurdish Special Forces are our best fighters..The rest are kept as "guards" at the rear..(just on what I read.)

[AFPhys]

It is very good that those who did not wish to follow through with their orders decided to slip away instead. It gives those remaining more confidence. --- I'll bet it didn't bother the SwiftVets in 'Nam very much when BandAid John K decided to bug out leaving them to fight his battles. It is much better to know you can trust the guy next to you in a fight.