US troops diverted to Mosul

Hundreds of US troops have been diverted from Falluja to Mosul, as violence continues to spread to other areas of Iraq.
After four days of fighting, insurgents are reported to be in control of parts of Mosul, where residents say gunmen are roaming the streets.

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this looks intresting now they have some of falluja under control
they are aiming for more cities in the area


[edit on 14-11-2004 by bodrul]

What else would you expect? For the Marines to stand still?



[edit on 14-11-2004 by crisko]

Originally posted by crisko
What else would you expect? For the Marines to stand still?



[edit on 14-11-2004 by crisko]

i would expect them to take full control over one city before running off to another