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HOW TO ATTACK A DICTATOR, PART II.

Authors :
Thompson, Mark
Burger, Timothy J.
Weisskopf, Michael
Source :
Time Europe. 4/21/2003, Vol. 161 Issue 16, p32. 2p. 4 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Describes an April 2003 bombing attack by the United States on Baghdad, Iraq. The flight commander of B-1B Lancers assisted by an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) plane to ensure precision targeting with their weapons; Indication that special forces and Iraqi informants were helping the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency in trying to pinpoint the location of Saddam Hussein; Uncertainty of whether Saddam had survived the March 19 bombings; Nickname of the B-1 aircraft; Type of ordnance used by the U.S. Central Command for the April strike.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
161
Issue :
16
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Time Europe
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10021678