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07-28-2004, 10:49 AM
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Its a whole series of stories with more on the way.
The Bridge
The scene in Fallujah was unforgettable: four Americans shot, their bodies defiled, two of them hung from a bridge. They weren't soldiers, but private guards working for a North Carolina company. Their fate sparked outrage and left many questions. This is their story.
THE SERIES
Chapter 1: Mutilation seen around the world
The scene in Fallujah was unforgettable: four Americans shot, their bodies defiled, two of them hung from a bridge.
Chapter 2: Army molds a future
During his 20 years in the service, Wesley Batalona built skills that would come into play later.
A private, driven man
A 1995 tour in Bosnia steered Jerry Zovko to the business that would take him to Iraq.
Thursday: Billionaire’s son starts an unusual business.
Friday: Big money attracts a former Navy SEAL
Saturday: Ambush in Fallujah. How did it happen?
Sunday: Aftermath: Lots of anger, but little action.
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A closer look at Fallujah
Today The News & Observer returns to a story that exploded the morning of March 31 in Fallujah, Iraq.
Its a whole series of stories with more on the way.
The Bridge
The scene in Fallujah was unforgettable: four Americans shot, their bodies defiled, two of them hung from a bridge. They weren't soldiers, but private guards working for a North Carolina company. Their fate sparked outrage and left many questions. This is their story.
THE SERIES
Chapter 1: Mutilation seen around the world
The scene in Fallujah was unforgettable: four Americans shot, their bodies defiled, two of them hung from a bridge.
Chapter 2: Army molds a future
During his 20 years in the service, Wesley Batalona built skills that would come into play later.
A private, driven man
A 1995 tour in Bosnia steered Jerry Zovko to the business that would take him to Iraq.
Thursday: Billionaire’s son starts an unusual business.
Friday: Big money attracts a former Navy SEAL
Saturday: Ambush in Fallujah. How did it happen?
Sunday: Aftermath: Lots of anger, but little action.
RELATED STORIES
A closer look at Fallujah
Today The News & Observer returns to a story that exploded the morning of March 31 in Fallujah, Iraq.