'Shock and wave' strikes fail to force surrender

Almost a week into the war, and America’s “shock and awe” air campaign has yet to achieve its broader aim: a quick surrender by the Iraqi regime that would avert all-out war for control of Baghdad.

'Shock and wave' strikes fail to force surrender

Almost a week into the war, and America’s “shock and awe” air campaign has yet to achieve its broader aim: a quick surrender by the Iraqi regime that would avert all-out war for control of Baghdad.

Round-the-clock air strikes in and around the capital have damaged or destroyed numerous government buildings and military compounds, and they have stifled some portion of Iraqi air defences.

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