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Friday, 28. March 2003

U.S. learns tactics from Israeli urban warfare


Guerrilla combat in narrow Arab streets. An enemy who often wears no uniform and uses civilians as cover. A war against terrorism fought in the face of heavy international opposition.

The difficulties confronting coalition troops advancing on Baghdad are well-known to Israelis, whose armed forces have been waging a similar campaign since the October, 2000, start of the Palestinian revolt.

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