British tanks go into Basra
British tanks have entered the centre of Basra, Iraq’s second city, today a military source said.
The Desert Rats’ armour met “patchy” resistance as the troops moved in from the south west.
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The Desert Rats’ armour met “patchy” resistance as the troops moved in from the south west.
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