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2003-12-09 Iraq

Embankment collapse kills three soldiers

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Posted by Chuck Simmins 2003-12-09 8:26:21 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 50s/60s versions of the Jeep had a tendency to roll over also. Too many GIs have been hurt or killed from poor vehicle design. I hope that's not the case here. This doesn't bode well for the Stryker.

Posted by Spot 2003-12-9 8:38:30 AM|| 2003-12-9 8:38:30 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Stryker looks like it has a pretty low center of gravity -- but if the bank gives way under your river-side wheels, you'll roll. Too early to ring the "bode well" bell...

Posted by Ethnic Stereotype 2003-12-9 8:53:41 AM|| 2003-12-9 8:53:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I understand that soldiers want to be ready to move and fire, but with the mines and such I would buckle up.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-12-9 11:58:52 AM|| 2003-12-9 11:58:52 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 They rolled into a canal, I'd say drowning is a real possibility. Couldn't get out in time.

Posted by Steve 2003-12-9 12:09:28 PM|| 2003-12-9 12:09:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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