Iraq War Note: Breaking the Hornet's Nest: The Battle for Baghdad

Report by Anthony H. Cordesman

Published April 6, 2003

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It is still too early to discount serious clashes in Baghdad. However, as more details emerge about the fighting on Saturday, it seems likely that the Iraqi regime would have to substantially regroup to survive for more than a week even if the US and UK are slow to move into the city.

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Anthony H. Cordesman

Anthony H. Cordesman

Former Emeritus Chair in Strategy

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