UK troops trap hundreds of rebels

Hundreds of pro-Saddam rebels holed up in the Iraqi Triangle Of Death have been cornered by British troops.

The Black Watch and Queen's Dragoon Guards based at Camp Dogwood have trapped a "hornet's nest" of militants trying to flee the Fallujah battle-zone.

Military Intelligence officers now believe this is the reason for the ferocious attacks on the Dogwood-based Brits who have suffered daily rocket and mortar attacks.

A British intelligence officer in Central Iraq revealed last night: "We have been surprised by the ferocity of the attacks but we are now able to fight back.

"The force based at Dogwood has effectively closed the back door on ex-Ba'athists and rebel insurgents trying to escape the American assault on Fallujah.

"What has happened has proven the value of the Black Watch and Queen's Dragoon Guards being there - there is nowhere for the rebels to go.

"We have blocked off their escape route and that is why the attacks have been so desperate. They were trying to punch through us and haven't done so."

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cause chaos another day.

I love how every time they do something we have to have hear all their bitching about how well they are doing. U.S. mostly, but everyone wants to take part in the pride parade... God just pass out the medals and get on with it...

This story has a rather propagandistic feel. Iirc, the Black Watch troops are stationed in Baghdad -- the Fallujah insurgents should have no problem at all passing through to parts distant.

got them trapped me arse.
but get a load of this PoS "In a crucial breakthrough ... Children and their parents waved back at the armoured unit and smiled."

This article sounds like propaganda. Especially the part about the locals warming up to the troops.