Apr 14 U.S. Pushes Into Center of Tikrit U.S. ground forces swarmed the city of Tikrit Monday, backed by warplanes and attack helicopters as they worked to rout resistance in Saddam Hussein's ancestral home, believed to be the last major stronghold of regime supporters. Continue reading
Apr 13 U.S. Marines Enter Tikrit, Meet Scattered Resistance U.S. forces have met some resistance from Iraqi fighters as they push into Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, the last major city not yet controlled by the coalition. Continue reading
Apr 13 Seven American POWs Found Near Tikrit United States Marines found seven soldiers captured as prisoners of war alive and safe on the road between Baghdad and Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit, U.S. Central Command said Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 12 Battle for Tikrit Awaits U.S. Forces The U.S. military cautioned Saturday that taking Saddam Hussein's hometown of Tikrit will not necessarily end the war in Iraq. Continue reading