Without Turkey's help, the coalition has begun establishing a northern presence in Iraq. 1,000 paratroopers from the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade dropped into Kurdish-controlled territory overnight and secured an airfield in the town of Harir.
An Iraqi armor (tank) convoy streaming out of Basra was blasted by British warplanes, destroying all 14 tanks. Allied forces continue encircling the city, containing Iraqi resistance and waiting for the opportunity to seize it.
Meanwhile, the Red Cross has managed to get water partially flowing again to the two million civilians inside Basra. Aid that was destined for Umm Qasr has been delayed, however, by fears of more mines in the waters off the port city.
British tanks from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment pass an Iraqi boy near Basra. Tired and thirsty Iraqi civilians trudged out of the southern city on March 27, seeking water, news of friends and shelter from sporadic fighting. (Reuters)
The Other Side - Analysis, angles and opinions on the Web
Chretien playing both sides of fence with U.S., The Barrie Examiner (Canada) - Is Canadian Prime Minsiter Jean Chretien being wishy-washy, or skillfully walking the line?
A Little Perspective, Please, The Weekly Standard - Is the American public expecting the war to be won too quickly?
Wrong and right, The Globe and Mail (Canada) - One week into the conflict, what has gone well for the coalition, and what hasn't?
The Republican Guard, Cybercast News Service - A profile of Saddam Hussein's elite military unit.
Where is Raed? - A personal blog revealing life inside Baghdad.
Posted by uswarblog
at 10:54 AM EST
Updated: Tuesday, 1 April 2003 11:46 AM EST
