Tanks rumble into Baghdad

US Army tanks rumbled into Baghdad early today for the first time while columns of armoured vehicles began encircling the city.

Tanks rumble into Baghdad
Sat, 05 Apr, 2003 - 09:16

US Army tanks rumbled into Baghdad early today for the first time while columns of armoured vehicles began encircling the city.

Thousands of Iraqis fled the area, fearing urban warfare.

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