Here is the real scope regarding the evacuation of the city.
1. Over the last several weeks,
we have dropped leaflets and used loud speakers to announce we are coming in.
2. We gave ALL (men, women and children) residents of Faluajih the opportunity to leave prior to the Iraqi declared state of emergency/martial law.
3. Moreover, we told them that once a state of emergency was in effect male residents of Falujah between 15 and 50 would have to stay indoors
4. Anyone found with a weapon would be assumed an insurgent.
5. If you approach US/Iraqi forces with a weapon, you will be shot.
6. Women and children would still be allowed leave the city during daylight hours of the assault.
The major assumption is that Iraqi insurgents had an opportunity to flee prior to martial law, therefore any men remaining behind where foreign fighters or fanatical BA'ATHIST with no were to go (having family in other towns) FYI we always are willing to take prisoners. It is both a moral/legal obligation and an opportunity to get intelligence on your foe. You would be amazed at the information a cup of coffee and a cigarette can get you.
Superart- if you read some of the wires you’ll see that insurgent snipers are shooing some women trying to leave the city
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