Early reports of the liberation of Basra
Not confimred, yet.
Apparently there was some more intense fighting, but still not a coordinated guidance from Baghdad.
And elctronic traffic from the baathist leadership is lower than usual, according to reports from intel observers.
That is supportive of the idea that the attacks are severely disrupting saddam's ability to command and control his resources.
It also appears that the US effort to prevent massive oil well destruction is succeeding.The US is still waging a very quick, opportunity led war that is flexible and creative, if such terms are not oxymorons when speaking about war.
Ed
