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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