SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: LindyBill who wrote (45098)5/18/2004 1:39:45 AM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 793801
 
The obvious difference between the Fallujah fighters and Sadr's boys is that the Sunni's are Pros. Street fighting really favors the defense. Especially when we can't just blow the city away.

Karbala, Nasiryah Battles Continue
Command Post Blog

From the AFP via the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) :

United States forces say they have killed at least 50 militiamen loyal to radical Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr in heavy overnight clashes in Iraq’s south.
US Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt says fighting in the downtown area of the Muslim holy city of Karbala continued for much of the night.

Coalition forces estimated up to 30 people were killed.

In Nasiriyah, Brig Gen Kimmitt says coalition forces killed about 20 Sadr loyalists in air strikes.



To: LindyBill who wrote (45098)5/18/2004 1:45:27 AM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793801
 
A smallish release of Sarin is relatively easy to treat. The shell in question would have been far more dangerous if the dual agent precursors had mixed prior to impact, as they were designed to do. Prior to release means prior to detonation, that's the designed sequence.


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News