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Third Battalion, Fourth Marines at Diyala River bridge
Good, multi-page article about the confusion on the ground in combat and the tragedy of civilian casualties when fighting an enemy who has no qualms about using civilian garb, suicide bombing, and other desperate measures. It's neither a rah-rah piece nor a condemnation of the troops, but a sobering view in any case. Of course, phrases like "connoiseurs of close-combat" aren't exactly Shakespeare, but it's still a worthwhile read.Posted by: Dar 2003-04-21 |
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