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2009-05-02 Iraq

Time to Ask the Tough Question - Was the UK defeated in Basra?

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Posted by 3dc 2009-05-02 13:31|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Yes.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2009-05-02 16:51|| 2009-05-02 16:51|| Front Page Top

#2 No. The British Army was defeated in London, yet again. I wonder how many volunteers the American forces will get as a result in the years to come, a la Rantburg's own Atomic Conspiracy.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2009-05-02 18:54|| 2009-05-02 18:54|| Front Page Top

#3 The soldiers were not, Tommy won every fight.

But the high-level commanders and politicians in London were thoroughly defeated.

Posted by OldSpook 2009-05-02 19:15|| 2009-05-02 19:15|| Front Page Top

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