>These poor soldiers. It appears that the Iraqi soldiers are already expecting a war and are jumping the gun. If the entire unit did not surrender, then one can only imagine the results when they were sent back by the British and they returned to their unit inside the Iraqi border:
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>http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/news/page.cfm?objectid=12715943&method=full&siteid=106694

Tracy;

This may be a precursor of what is to follow. Just like the Gulf War, the poorest equipped/supplied troops are on the front line. The Republican Guard will be behind the regular army personal to insure no one retreats.

Perhaps there will be other incidents like this when war begins. Last time the Republican Guard was allowed to get away almost untouched. That was a decision made my General Colin Powell as I recall.

Tom