Shaffer
09-24-02, 10:49 AM
QUANTICO, Va. ---- Despite the vast technological superiority of U.S. forces in potential combat against Iraqi troops, the prospect of a street fight in Baghdad makes American war planners shudder.
But that kind of warfare may be necessary to remove President Saddam Hussein from power. He has promised to take any war with the United States into his cities, and U.S. military and intelligence officials acknowledge that combat in Baghdad's neighborhoods may be Hussein's best chance to counter some of America's military advantages.
Military strategists hate the idea of fighting in cities because it is so costly to both armies and civilians.
http://www.nctimes.net/news/2002/20020923/54327.html
But that kind of warfare may be necessary to remove President Saddam Hussein from power. He has promised to take any war with the United States into his cities, and U.S. military and intelligence officials acknowledge that combat in Baghdad's neighborhoods may be Hussein's best chance to counter some of America's military advantages.
Military strategists hate the idea of fighting in cities because it is so costly to both armies and civilians.
http://www.nctimes.net/news/2002/20020923/54327.html