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This boa, the American columns, are being besieged between Basra and other towns north, west, south and west of Basra. The Americans are the people who are under siege.

- Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, The Iraqi Information Minister

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Today in Military History

September 26



1914:

Indian troops land at Marseilles


1916:

THIEPVAL, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 29 Sept 17)


1917:

POLYGON WOOD, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 3 Oct 17)


1917:

Sgt John Dwyer, 4 MG Coy, Royal Austarlian Army, awarded the VC for his actions during the third Battle of Ypres, Belgium.




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