[WarmLiquidGhoo]

"Iraqi column of vehicles leaving Basra have been mostly destroyed but Coalition Forces expend more rounds than planned. "

The article will describe it as a "stunning setback to the coalition war plans, causing the military leaders to abandon there strategy, regroup and consider withdrawing from Iraq."

[July 4th]

Powell eased off in Gulf War I after the destruction on the "Highway of Death" came to light. I'm guessing there will be no such respite this time around.

[XJarhead]

"Iraqi column of vehicles leaving Basra have been mostly destroyed but Coalition Forces expend more rounds than planned. "

Actually, that's not a minor detail. If we underestimated the amount of opposition, we may have underestimated ammo requirements. There could come a time when it starts to run low, and that could create a real problem.