[Wardad]

Originally posted by rextorres:
Thermodyne is right anything outside of Bagdad is finished, but the real battle will be in Bagdad proper. This might be a stretch, but the only analogy I can think of is Berlin and the Russian took a million casualties with "the gloves taken off". Unless, of course, the media is lying - 1000 militia are holding back the Brits in Basra I don't see how Bagdad can be any better.

Yes, Cities have some defense advantages.
There are ways to counter the advantages, BUT... you can not do that and preserve civilian homes and lives.

Using concusion bombs, flame throwers, and flooding basements and tunnels with water can be quick and very effective.

To clear a city surgically with minimal loss of troops requires intel (native cooperation) and time to play a patient game cat and mouse.