posted on April 8, 2003 05:05:26 AM new
British troops from 2 Platoon 1 Parachute Regiment, part of 16 Air Assault Brigade, take a break from patrolling the front line near Basra to cool down and freshen up by means of an improvised shower unit in Iraq (news - web sites) April 7, 2003. British troops guarded by tanks and helicopter gunships walked unopposed into the centre of the city Basra on Monday, meeting a warm reception in the narrow streets of the old quarter. REUTERS/POOL/Ministry of Defense/Giles Penfold
"Be kind. Remember everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Harry Thompson
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[ edited by wgm on Apr 8, 2003 05:07 AM ]
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