71.   The Russians answered with tank, mortar and sniper fire, but there was no sign of a Russian ground assault to retake the center.

72.   The Russians were using artillery to bombard the rebels and prepare for a ground assault.

73.   Yugoslavia has been reinforcing positions along the borders with both Albania and Macedonia in apparent preparation for a possible ground assault by the allies.

74.   In the last week, the Russians have stepped up the rocket and bombing campaign against the rebels in preparation for a ground assault to capture the village.

75.   In the last week, the Russians have stepped up the shelling and bombing campaign in preparation for a ground assault to capture the village.

76.   Afghan forces also stepped up their ground assault on the caves and tunnels around Tora Bora in eastern Afghanistan, finding dozens of bodies of Osama bin Laden followers.

77.   Anaconda was the largest ground assault so far in the war in Afghanistan.

78.   Army helicopter gunships rained rockets on a Philippine mountain village Tuesday to prepare for of a risky ground assault against Moslem guerrillas.

79.   At nearby Chelsitoon Palace, a strike force of tanks, armoured personnel carriers and troops were mustering for the ground assault against the Taliban.

80.   Border sources were reported saying that junta soldiers were conducting sweeps through nearby villages for porters to support a ground assault.