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Old 11th Apr 2003, 04:17
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Tigs - I think all coalition forces have come across very well. Despite the slagging US forces often get, from what I've seen they are conducting themselves with the much the same modesty and professionalism I have witnessed before. The comments by the US Marines [?] in Baghdad should make any American justifiably proud. No whooping or gung-hoism, just quiet pride in a job well done and honest humble admissions that the last few weeks had been 'pretty damned scary'.
The only sour note was the English 'human-shield' who was screaming 'Yankee scum, go home' at US troops - embarrassing.

Oh... and well done to the Aussies - as professional as ever.
And don't forget GROM - the Polish special forces, taken quite a few prisoners apparently and the source of much pride in Poland.
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