But he said that if were up to him, he would have deployed two or three armored divisions and more artillery.

The Iraqi Army has deployed two divisions in the region with a combined authorized strength of some 19,000.

In addition, the Syrians deployed two armoured divisions from the second day onwards.

About 100,000 Turkish troops are now deployed opposite eight Iraqi divisions along the border.

The Soviet Union deployed 54 divisions, with 760,578 men, 3,200 tanks and 2,500 aircraft.

Norway deployed 5 divisions with 90,000 men.

Ten days ago, Iraqi deployed two divisions of about 30,000 troops near the border with Kuwait, following a dispute over oil production and prices.

At present the army has deployed 12 divisions and forming 4 more in while carrying out combat operations.

The Finns deployed only two divisions, and they had a support group of three brigades, bringing their total strength to over 30,000 uniforms.

Lord Gort had had time to deploy against them three infantry divisions with heavy artillery support.