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VIETNAM AND VICTORY SOME CLAIM THAT THE US STRATEGY OF 'CLEAR AND HOLD' HAD LARGELY DEFEATED THE VIET CONG BY 1971, AND THAT THE SAME TACTICS CAN WORK IN IRAQ. BUT THAT GETS VIETNAM WRONG, SAY THE WAR'S HISTORIANS.
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SUPPORTERS OF the American invasion and occupation of Iraq have
often argued that it has little in common with the Vietnam War. But
judging by President Bush's new "National Strategy for Victory in
Iraq," unveiled Nov. 30 and promoted in a series of recent speeches,
the administration itself may have started to see some parallels. The
document envisions a three-pronged security strategy for fighting the
Iraqi insurgency: "Clear, Hold, and Build." It is no accident that
this phrase evokes the "clear and hold" counterinsurgency strategy
pursued by the American military in the final years of the ...
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Results from FINA diving Grand Prix meeting in Rome
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; Results from FINA diving Grand Prix meeting in Rome ROME, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Following are the results of the on- going FINA Diving Grand Prix meeting here, which was the ninth and last leg of...
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Final FINA Diving Grand Prix Meeting Set for Rome
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; The ninth and last meeting of the 8thFINA Diving Grand Prix series will be held here from June 14-16. The best divers of the season will be present with participantsfrom 18 countries...
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Motor Racing: Sports Wire - By Ecc! Rome in Grand Prix hunt.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England)
; ROME could have a Grand Prix by 2013 - if it meets conditions set by Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone. "Rome is a unique setting. I could give it...certain conditions," Ecclestone told Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno. The city is working...
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Christie Lost in Rome Athletics Grand Prix
Newspaper article from: Xinhua English Newswire
; ...of Britain was beaten by American Dennis Mitchell in the men's 100 meters race here on Wednesday at the Golden Gala Grand Prix. Mitchell, Olympic third-placer, clocked 10.05 seconds against Christie's 10.10 for the top honour. Both...
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Kenyans Steal Show At Rome Grand Prix Meet.
News Wire article from: Africa News Service
; ...Eliud Kipchoge during the second leg of the TDK Golden League in Rome, Italy on Friday. Songok crossed the line in 12:52.29...at 800m in Lausanne on Tuesday, and he brought that pace to Rome at 1,500m, convincingly out-sprinting Komen. Ramzi's...
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Prix-de-Rome Drawings of Ancient Rome. .(Ruins of Ancient Rome - The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the Prix de Rome 1786-1924)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Architectural Science Review
; ...Rome - The Drawings of French Architects Who Won the Prix de Rome 1786-1924, edited by Massimiliano David. The Paul...although not necessarily the best architects). The Grand Prix de Rome was introduced in 1795, and it ended only in 1968...
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Rome mayor reiterates desire for F1 Grand Prix
News Wire article from: AP Worldstream
; Rome's mayor Gianni Alemanno has announced that the city is still trying to put together a plan to host a Formula One grand prix in the city. Race organizers were encouraged to push ahead with their plans...
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German Schumacher wins emotional San Marino Grand Prix
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...Schumacher wins emotional San Marino Grand Prix ROME, April 20 (Xinhua) -- World champion...the San Marino Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. The German, wearing...2002 season-ending Japanese Grand Prix, started on pole position with brother...
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Ferrari to put new car in race in Spanish Grand Prix
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...to put new car in race in Spanish Grand Prix ROME, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Ferrari...race in next week's Spanish Grand Prix, the world champions confirmed on...last weekend's San Marino Grand Prix at Imola's Enzo and Dino Ferrari...
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Formula One tandings after San Marino Grand Prix
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency
; ...Formula One tandings after San Marino Grand Prix ROME, Apr. 24 (Xinhua) -- Following...after Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix in Imola: 1. Fernando Alonso...Petronas, 5 Next race: Spanish Grand Prix on May 8 in Barcelona.
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