According to CBS, helicopters are now attacking the Iraq/Kuwait border

AgPete · 03-20-2003, 10:16 AM

Is the land war getting ready to launch? I thought we would see something similar to the air strike in the first Persian Gulf War before the ground troops advanced.

Also, CBS is reporting more missiles were launched against U.S. troops within the last hour and one of them was taken out with a Patriot missile. No confirmation on if the missiles held chemical or biological weapons.

Fritz · 03-20-2003, 10:18 AM

Fox reports the the Iraqis have set a few oil wells on fire.

GrantDawg · 03-20-2003, 10:19 AM

Fox's embedded reporter confirmed that helicopters were hitting targets in Iraq.

AgPete · 03-20-2003, 10:41 AM

Just heard a reporter on NBC that quoted a source in the Pentago who said they were disappointed in the small amounts of Iraqi soldiers surrendering thus far. They hope as soon as the invasion picks up, they'll see more white flags.

CamEdwards · 03-20-2003, 10:52 AM

Sky News was reporting earlier that Kuwaiti officials were negotiating with 2 divisions (about 20,000) of conscripts in Southern Iraq who want to surrender.

I think once we actually get into Iraq we'll see more, but how much more I have no idea.

AgPete · 03-20-2003, 11:03 AM

There was an interesting commentary on NBC about how intelligence and politicians deciding to make that sudden missile attack on a leadership bunker might have been a small tactical mistake because Iraq now appears to have some type of momentum - they're holding out so far, oil fields and defenses are being set on fire and prepared, and Hussein is broadcasting over the T.V. stating he is still alive. It basically provides morale for the Iraqi troops. The first attack was not part of the military's plan. The next attack wave (and what I presume is the initial plan) will have to be strong and the military may have to speed up and change their plans. I know many people blame Norman Schwartzkopf for not changing his plans and speeding up after quickly slicing through Iraqi defenses and think if he adjusted his plans to the battlefield results, we may have gone for Baghdad before Bush called it off.

Anrhydeddu · 03-20-2003, 11:04 AM

But we don't know who of the 5 were actually killed yet?

Craptacular · 03-20-2003, 11:09 AM

Turkey opens airspace to coalition forces

That should help.

03-20-2003, 10:18 AM	#2
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Fox reports the the Iraqis have set a few oil wells on fire. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

03-20-2003, 10:41 AM	#4
AgPete College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001	Just heard a reporter on NBC that quoted a source in the Pentago who said they were disappointed in the small amounts of Iraqi soldiers surrendering thus far. They hope as soon as the invasion picks up, they'll see more white flags. __________________ Click here for the FOF2004 World Football League Dynasty (WFL) - Football Goes Global! OOTP5 Psychology Experiment (Incomplete but fun read for MLB fans.) The FOFC All-Time NFL Team - Voted on by FOFC members.

03-20-2003, 10:52 AM	#5
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Sky News was reporting earlier that Kuwaiti officials were negotiating with 2 divisions (about 20,000) of conscripts in Southern Iraq who want to surrender. I think once we actually get into Iraq we'll see more, but how much more I have no idea. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

03-20-2003, 11:03 AM	#6
AgPete College Prospect Join Date: Jan 2001	There was an interesting commentary on NBC about how intelligence and politicians deciding to make that sudden missile attack on a leadership bunker might have been a small tactical mistake because Iraq now appears to have some type of momentum - they're holding out so far, oil fields and defenses are being set on fire and prepared, and Hussein is broadcasting over the T.V. stating he is still alive. It basically provides morale for the Iraqi troops. The first attack was not part of the military's plan. The next attack wave (and what I presume is the initial plan) will have to be strong and the military may have to speed up and change their plans. I know many people blame Norman Schwartzkopf for not changing his plans and speeding up after quickly slicing through Iraqi defenses and think if he adjusted his plans to the battlefield results, we may have gone for Baghdad before Bush called it off. __________________ Click here for the FOF2004 World Football League Dynasty (WFL) - Football Goes Global! OOTP5 Psychology Experiment (Incomplete but fun read for MLB fans.) The FOFC All-Time NFL Team - Voted on by FOFC members. Last edited by AgPete : 03-20-2003 at 11:05 AM.

03-20-2003, 10:19 AM	#3
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Fox's embedded reporter confirmed that helicopters were hitting targets in Iraq.

03-20-2003, 11:04 AM	#7
Anrhydeddu Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Oct 2002	But we don't know who of the 5 were actually killed yet?

03-20-2003, 11:09 AM	#8
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Turkey opens airspace to coalition forces That should help.

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