Here's an article from CNN about the attack on Fallujah

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/...ain/index.html

Some of the video clips and slide shows are interesting as well..

Originally Posted by Ben

he's probably simply referring to the increased time and casualty rate that is taken on any FIBUA operation, because of the CQB nature of the fighting.

I'm actually looking for Snauhi's meaning, but thank you, Ben.

Will the leaflets work?

Originally Posted by Jtf2

Will the leaflets work?

Sometimes. Typically not with the confirmed BGs, but they can be helpful in pulling those sitting on the fence back to the "light side."

The Marines are planning to fall back from Fallujah.

A 600-1000 men strong force of Iraqi Police officers and former army personell will take over.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/...ain/index.html

The Marines are planning to fall back from Fallujah.

Under orders from men in suits, mind you. !@#$%

A 600-1000 men strong force of Iraqi Police officers and former army personell will take over.

The last time worked so well. 2,000 men, all but 20 fled.

Originally Posted by RnderSafe

Under orders from men in suits, mind you. !@#$%

from CNN.com
"but military officials believe Iraqi forces may have better luck persuading the insurgents to lay down their arms."

Originally Posted by RnderSafe

A 600-1000 men strong force of Iraqi Police officers and former army personell will take over.

And another one:
"The officials said they were cautiously optimistic the generals could build the kind of force they described."

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And I heard that Santa Claus was going to lead the whole force...

There's some more interesting things in the CNN article as well..

Originally Posted by Redleg

from CNN.com
"but military officials believe Iraqi forces may have better luck persuading the insurgents to lay down their arms."

And another one:
"The officials said they were cautiously optimistic the generals could build the kind of force they described."

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And I heard that Santa Claus was going to lead the whole force...

There's some more interesting things in the CNN article as well..

That doesn't sound based at all

Originally Posted by AlexKall

That doesn't sound based at all

Sound based?
didn't get that one..

Originally Posted by redleg

And I heard that Santa Claus was going to lead the whole force...

I had heard the toothfairy, that's for the update!

Sound based?
didn't get that one..

I think he meant biased (?)