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Iraqi forces are still in control of the city, and they are engaging in an attrition war with the enemy."
After the British Brig. Jim Dutton said that the southern port city of Umm Qasr, where a fierce battle between dug-in Iraqi forces and coalition fighters raged over the weekend, is in control of coalition forces.

- Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, The Iraqi Information Minister

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Today in Military History

October 20



1871:

Origin of the regular component of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery: Ubique (Everywhere), Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt (Where right and glory lead)


1914:

British losses to date: 57,000 including sick


1914:

Royal 22e Regiment: Je Me Souviens (I remember)




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