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Racing to Baghdad

The US 7th Cavalry charged into Iraq today and by 6.30 (Irish time) were said to be halfway to Baghdad.

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003 - 06:47

The US 7th Cavalry charged into Iraq today and by 6.30 (Irish time) were said to be halfway to Baghdad.

Their advance from Kuwait was watched live on TV around the world.

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Courts War in Iraq Place: Baghdad Place: Iraq Place: Irish Place: Kuwait Place: US Place: Fort Stewart, Georgia Person: Stefanie Lyle Person: Walter Rogers Organisation: US 7th Cavalry Organisation: CNN Organisation: US 3rd Infantry Division Organisation: Cavalry

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