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  • Iraq: Betting Line [Gen. Franks Given the Green Light on Baghdad]

    04/01/2003 1:30:46 PM PST · by ewing · 14 replies · 216+ views
    ic Wales and Command Post.Org ^ | April 1, 2003 3:10PM | Stephen Green
    Further fierce bombing is expected tonight as the focus of the war shifted to the Iraqi capital.United States Coailtion Commander Tommy Franks has been given the 'green light' to move on Baghdad when he feels the time is right United States forces said.There is expected to be futher 'softening up' of the Republican Guard positions South of the city.Meanwhile in a defiant statement broadcast on Iraqi TV Saddam Hussein called on his people to take part in 'Jihad' -or holy war against Allied troops.