UK troops trap hundreds of rebels

The UK's Daily Star reports "Hundreds of pro-Saddam rebels holed up in the Iraqi Triangle Of Death have been cornered by British troops."

Which was what their controversial role was and they are doing splendidly.

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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