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Nighttrain
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Message 24 of 119 (47507)
07-26-2003 6:21 AM
Reply to: Message 23 by Rrhain
07-22-2003 11:14 PM


If the Iraqis feared a chemical attack, would it be more likely that they would be 'wearing' them?

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Nighttrain
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Message 26 of 119 (47667)
07-28-2003 6:11 AM
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07-27-2003 12:11 PM


Bit late to be ringing bells and donning gear when gas shells explode around you. Maybe the fact that neither side geared up could indicate that the officers of both sides had a low expectancy these weapons would be used.

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Nighttrain
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Message 31 of 119 (47951)
07-30-2003 1:48 AM


My point exactly. How do you anticipate a chemical attack? Ring up the opposition for a daily menu? The pre-war hype went overboard on the readiness of the Iraqis to use CB weapons, so one would go into battle expecting the worst. If the Iraqis feared the Coalition using same, wouldn`t it be likely that they would be worn. I understand they are cumbersome and hot, but the alternative when facing a chemical attack would be a high percentage of casualties.Since the logical place for these types of weapons would be a set-piece battle such as on the last approaches to Baghdad, with exposed trenches, why wouldn`t the opposing commands issue orders for them to be worn there?

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Message 35 of 119 (48291)
08-01-2003 7:42 AM
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07-31-2003 11:25 AM


Hi,SLPx, any idea of the terrain when Saddam used chems on the Iranians?

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Message 37 of 119 (48354)
08-01-2003 8:37 PM
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08-01-2003 8:58 AM


Thanks,Q.Fascinating stuff. So the Iraqis showed no reluctance to using it when their capital was under no direct threat, but refrained when the end of the regime was in sight. Sounds like supplies might have been exhausted and never replaced.

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