Now that he had the chance to enter Baghdad without attracting attention there was no point in taking unnecessary chances.

A few days later, on April 8, 2003, the battalion entered Baghdad with the Division.

Some were killed by neighborhood vigilantes in the days after American forces entered Baghdad.

"We would not have had the support of our allies if we had entered Baghdad," he said.

They allegedly entered Baghdad in advance and undercover.

This problem could become more severe when allied troops enter Baghdad.

When I entered Baghdad last year the city was without power, order or livestock.

His Army unit was ambushed 10 days ago as it entered Baghdad.

The coalition won't enter Baghdad in a plodding fashion and then take it block by block.