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David F Mayer — 3/23/2005 5:00:37 PM (archived)

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/23/international/middleeast/23cnd-iraq.html

By EDWARD WONG

Published: March 23, 2005

BAGHDAD, Iraq, March 23 - Iraqi and American forces killed up to 80 insurgents Tuesday in a fierce battle during a morning raid on what appeared to be the largest guerilla training camp to be discovered in the war, American and Iraqi officials said today. Seven Iraqi policemen were killed and six were wounded.

The most important feature here is not the battle, nor the victory against the terrorists, but the fact that Iraqi forces played a major role and fought well.

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Iraq insurgents taking it in the chops in recent days - Tom Brosz - 3/23/2005 7:31:59 AM
- This just in: Iraqi and U.S. Forces Raid Insurgent Camp, Killing Dozens - David F Mayer - 3/23/2005 5:00:37 PM
- The bad guys might be regrouping - Gary - 3/23/2005 4:43:56 PM
  - MSM? What is that short for? (n/t) - David F Mayer - 3/23/2005 8:43:43 PM
    - And the jeopardy answer is: Primary River of Communication - SteveS - 3/23/2005 9:58:37 PM

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