Ignominious end to futile exercise that cost the UK 168 lives
Patrick Cockburn
The withdrawal of British forces from Basra Palace, ahead of an expected full withdrawal from the city as early as next month, marks the beginning of the end of one of the most futile campaigns ever fought by the British Army.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2921877.ece
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The withdrawal of British forces from Basra Palace, ahead of an expected full withdrawal from the city as early as next month, marks the beginning of the end of one of the most futile campaigns ever fought by the British Army.
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2921877.ece
From Information Clearing House
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Basra
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=withdrawal+Iraq
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Patrick+Cockburn
rudkla - 4. Sep, 11:34
