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Iraq denies southern division surrender
Baghdad, Mar 22: An Iraqi army spokesman denied today the surrender of the 51st mechanized division to US-le dcoalition forces in southern Iraq.
Baghdad, Mar 22: An Iraqi army spokesman denied today the surrender of the 51st mechanized division to US-le dcoalition forces in southern Iraq.
Pentagon officials said yesterday that the regular Basra-based army division, its commander and deputy, had surrendered.
About 8,000 to 10,000 troops are believed to be in an Iraqi division.
Bureau Report
About 8,000 to 10,000 troops are believed to be in an Iraqi division.
Bureau Report