Reply #6: The facts are still thin.... [View All]

[bvar22]

...but some of the early indicators are that this may have been a tactical military defeat of US forces.

Evidence:
The supply lines to American attacking forces was cut (or at least disrupted). The cease fire (American side only) may have been necessary because the armored support was out of gas.

Some (if not all) of the Iraqi forces refused to fight against the Fallugians. If the Americans were counting on Iraqis to provide flank or supply line support, a cease fire (or tactical retreat) would be necessary to re-evaluate troop placement.