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spoiledEgg
10-17-2005, 11:47 PM
April 20,2004:
A convoy of 12 soldiers in four Vehicles traveled in Mosul when an IED struck the first Vehicle. Suddenly insurgents opened up small arms fire at the soldiers, who then shot back (while evacuating the wounded) and killed 4 insurgents and injured more.
The attack left one soldier dead, and another seriously wounded
(I’m not sure if the casualties were from the IED or the arms fire)

Pictures show aftermath
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/46.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/875686.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/856865.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/57547.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/6346435.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/6e56.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/567844.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/754.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/tthj.jpg
RIP
ReggayMC
10-17-2005, 11:53 PM
wow man, thats pretty intense.

Thats too bad that the Soldier ended up dying.
soRaw
10-18-2005, 12:12 AM
Awesome pictures. I haven’t seen these before. It would be interesting to know if the insurgent “cameramen” was among the dead, because we all know that they usually record these types of ambushes. Maybe the guy escaped, anybody know if there is a video of this?
soRaw
10-18-2005, 01:14 AM
April 20,2004:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/6346435.jpg




Is that bulletproof?
Michael RVR
10-18-2005, 01:35 AM
Is that bulletproof?

Dunno about you but i can see holes dude.
angry cow
10-18-2005, 03:13 AM
Not too bad accuracy wise either, never underestimate a tough and determined opponent.
ranger75bn
10-18-2005, 03:16 AM
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/spoiledEgg/tthj.jpg

RIP :(
Slappy
10-18-2005, 03:31 AM
Is that bulletproof?

No, just regular windshield glass.
spoiledEgg
10-18-2005, 03:43 AM
No, just regular windshield glass.

thats most likely the case, but that was back in 2004. Now I'm pretty sure there is better armor protection on all Vehicles in Iraq (at least I hope).
soRaw
10-18-2005, 07:12 AM
thats most likely the case, but that was back in 2004. Now I'm pretty sure there is better armor protection on all Vehicles in Iraq (at least I hope).

your right and its unfortunate. I really can't believe that American vehicles didn't have protective armor, its America! Not a third world country.

But you know what, I think that it wasn't even an issue at first because the army didn't expect an insurgensy, or IED's. But they still should have fixed the problem as soon as it started and not wait until dozens of KIA's before they act.
Hellfish
10-18-2005, 07:19 AM
your right and its unfortunate. I really can't believe that American vehicles didn't have protective armor, its America! Not a third world country.

But you know what, I think that it wasn't even an issue at first because the army didn't expect an insurgensy, or IED's. But they still should have fixed the problem as soon as it started and not wait until dozens of KIA's before they act.

Well next time we go to war, we'll be sure to bring you with as an advisor. :roll:
Digital Marine
10-18-2005, 08:53 AM
That truck looks messed up... RIP to the fallen GI:-(
wholagun
10-18-2005, 11:51 AM
your right and its unfortunate. I really can't believe that American vehicles didn't have protective armor, its America! Not a third world country.

But you know what, I think that it wasn't even an issue at first because the army didn't expect an insurgensy, or IED's. But they still should have fixed the problem as soon as it started and not wait until dozens of KIA's before they act.

you ever watch Batman Begins? Soldiers life just ain't worth 300 000.
Cpt. Spaulding
10-18-2005, 03:43 PM
dirty ied, i hate that stuff
spoiledEgg
10-20-2005, 02:19 AM
dirty ied, i hate that stuff

Well, looking at that windshield glass it looks like the soldier was killed by gunfire instead of IED