In reality, an American siege and occupation of the city would take weeks, perhaps months, but capture of the airport would allow troop-carrying aircraft to land. Since the city is 27 miles wide, an all-out assault could be an operation of epic proportions.


Allies 'seize most of Baghdad airport', April 4, 2003

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In reality, an American siege and occupation of the city would take weeks, perhaps months, but capture of the airport would allow troop-carrying...

In reality, an American siege and occupation of the city would take weeks, perhaps months, but capture of the airport would allow troop-carrying...

In reality, an American siege and occupation of the city would take weeks, perhaps months, but capture of the airport would allow troop-carrying...

In reality, an American siege and occupation of the city would take weeks, perhaps months, but capture of the airport would allow troop-carrying...