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Nasiriyah |
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Nasiriyah a city in S Iraq, on the River Euphrates; agricultural and trading centre. Pop.: 425 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In the three-week drive that culminated in the triumphant fall of Baghdad, the lack of sufficient forces was swiftly revealed, as Iraqi irregulars surfaced to harass the main force columns, making the bypassed cities and towns a death trap for support units like the maintenance unit ambushed in Nasiriyah. Some of the bigger demonstrations were held in Basra, Diwaniyah, Nasiriyah, Kut and Salah Al-Din. 1) The 1st Marine Division then made its way to Jalibah, and then after on up to An Nasiriyah where it fought its first major engagement against the Iraqi Army and its ancillary forces. |
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