Black Watch soldiers capture death squad
Black Watch soldiers supporting the US assault on Fallujah yesterday intercepted a suicide bombing squad after a series of fire-fights and a helicopter chase across the desert. Two insurgents were last night being interrogated at the troops' Camp Dogwood base after a huge cache of bomb-making equipment was found in their car. Morale soared as word spread among the Black Watch's 850-strong battle group at Camp Dogwood last night.
Big snip, go read the rest at the link. Really good writing from embedded reporters about an exciting and successful engagement, including fleeing jihadis shooting at the Brits' helicopter from their car as they tried to drive away.
Posted by: Seafarious 2004-11-13 |