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To: bela_ghoulashi who wrote (90652)	4/6/2003 2:41:37 PM
From: maceng2	Respond to of 281500

British forces 'set to take Basra' ananova.com British forces are securing parts of Basra after pushing their way into its centre for the first time. Allied troops launch two waves of attacks on Iraq's second city after two weeks poised on its outskirts. Tony Blair's spokesman said the Allied position in Basra had improved, but added: "As always, we will show caution and advance at a pace that will preserve our security and minimise casualties." Soldiers from the 7th Armoured Brigade - the Desert Rats - pushed through the outskirts from the south west and a second attack was launched by Royal Marines from 3 Commando Brigade, with support from 59 Independent Commando Squadron, Royal Engineers. They have encountered patchy resistance, with Colonel Hugh Blackman, of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, saying: "This has been a crucial day. It would appear we have them on the run. "We have certainly secured what is known to locals as the gateway to Basra and are moving further in. The enemy have not been surrendering in large numbers - they've been fighting and dying but that's their choice. By 5pm UK time the Marines had taken huge sections of the south east of the city, according to military sources. They had reportedly secured a waterworks in the area and were consolidating their position. There was no details of prisoners, or casualties on either side. The sources said it was hoped British troops will have near total control of the city within the next 24 hours. Captain Roger Macmillan, of the Scots Dragoon Guards, said local people were cheering in the streets and helping to point out the enemy. He said: "It seems to have vindicated our softly-softly approach and our decision not to rush headlong into Basra. People first appeared in a group of about 200 - then 200 more - until finally it was a flood." ps (OT)BBM Re USA justice. Under USA law, you are not allowed to jigger with the evidence. Thats what makes the USA different from the likes of communist Russia.