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| Troops killed in Algeria ambush |
| 2009-07-31 |
| At least 11 soldiers have been killed in an ambush by alleged Islamic fighters, local media has reported. According to El Watan newspaper, the soldiers were killed when their convoy was attacked in the Tipaza province of western Algeria on Wednesday. The paper said the convoy was first hit by roadside bombs, after which gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons. Algerian officials have not yet confirmed the reports. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 These guys are remnants. |
| Posted by: Fred 2009-07-31 16:47 |
| #2 The Algerians still haven't learned to include a couple of "gun wagons" in their convoys. When they do, ambushes will become a good way for the "terrorists" to die. The US uses Bradleys, but even a fairly well-armored ten-ton truck will work. Just mount a few machine guns in the cargo bed, put armor plate around them and the driver to keep the operators safe, and return fire when fired upon. The NVA hated the ones we used in Vietnam. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2009-07-31 16:36 |
| #1 For awhile there the Algerian thing ended. Are these guys imports? |
| Posted by: 3dc 2009-07-31 00:27 |