Allies launch ground assault

COALITION forces last night launched a sustained assault on southern Iraq in the first phase of their ground attack.

Allies launch ground assault

US artillery pounded Iraqi positions with self-propelled howitzers and multiple launch rocket systems and US Marines crossed into Iraq, Pentagon sources said.

Explosions also rocked Baghdad as allied forces stepped up their offensive against Saddam Hussein.

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