Articles 11.8.2004
Update: as of noon Monday (EST) CNN.com reports that an "all-out assault on Falluja" has begun, with the operation dubbed Operation Phantom Fury. In addition to TV newscasts, there are embedded journalists at CNN, CBS News, The BBC, and Fox News providing periodic updates. Al Jazeera also has associates reporting in Fallujah.
CNN.com reports that the "U.S. Marines, U.S. Army units and Iraqi troops assume battle positions surrounding Falluja." This follows up on yesterday's initial operations to secure the Fallujah hospital and key bridges. There has been no word on any actions involving the 2nd ID, 2nd BCT.
Other articles on the preparations and initial efforts:
- London Times: first-hand account of marines on night guard
- Washington Post: initial operations
- Chicago Tribune: U.S. officers show faith in Iraqi troops
- Boston Globe: first-hand account of troop preparations
- Associated Press: coalition and insurgent strategy
- Christian Science Monitor: preparing for urban assault
- Christian Science Monitor: high stakes of taking Fallujah
CNN.com reports that the "U.S. Marines, U.S. Army units and Iraqi troops assume battle positions surrounding Falluja." This follows up on yesterday's initial operations to secure the Fallujah hospital and key bridges. There has been no word on any actions involving the 2nd ID, 2nd BCT.
Other articles on the preparations and initial efforts:
- London Times: first-hand account of marines on night guard
- Washington Post: initial operations
- Chicago Tribune: U.S. officers show faith in Iraqi troops
- Boston Globe: first-hand account of troop preparations
- Associated Press: coalition and insurgent strategy
- Christian Science Monitor: preparing for urban assault
- Christian Science Monitor: high stakes of taking Fallujah
posted by Ryan Kirk @ 7:24 AM
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