Italian Marines landing in Lebanon

[Mangusta CBT]

Video (mms://play.ansa.it/interviste/20060902_libano_sbarco_italiani.wmv)

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[easyand]

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[easyand]

http://www.corriere.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/09_Settembre/02/LIBA/2.JPG

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Note the MSG90
http://www.corriere.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/09_Settembre/02/LIBA/13.JPG

http://www.corriere.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/09_Settembre/02/LIBA/16.JPG

http://www.corriere.it/Fotogallery/Tagliate/2006/09_Settembre/02/LIBA/18.JPG

[KingerARW]

Nice pics.

Stay safe out there lads

[moretz]

Com.Sub.In o San marco?

[michaelg]

San Marco I think..

[easyand]

video: http://multimedia.repubblica.it/home/392292

http://www.ansa.it/main/notizie/rubriche/approfondimenti/20060902094434037955.html

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[easyand]

First 800 peacekeepers land on Saturday, 200 on Sunday
(ANSA) - Rome, September 1 - Some 800 Italian troops land in Lebanon on Saturday to join a United Nations force tasked with maintaining a UN-brokered truce between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah .

The advance contingent of 800 soldiers arriving on Saturday will be joined by another group of 200 on Sunday, said Defence Chief of Staff Admiral Gianpaolo di Paola .

"In 60 to 75 days we believe we'll be able to deploy the entire force that the government has decided to send in this first phase of operations, some 2,500 men," he added .

The multinational force will enter southern Lebanon under UN Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the 34-day conflict between Israel and Hezbollah .

The resolution requires Hezbollah and Israel to end their military operations and obliges Israel to withdraw its troops as soon as the UN troops arrive .

The resolution, adopted on August 11, calls for an expansion of the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon since 1978 and will help some 15,000 Lebanese soldiers enforce the truce, which came into effect on August 14 .

On Thursday, Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shimon Peres said his country's troops will start withdrawing from southern Lebanon as soon as the first 5,000 peacekeepers arrive .

Italy has offered to deploy up to 3,000 soldiers, making it the biggest contingent in the multinational force .

The mission will be headed by France till February, when Italy takes over. French Major-General Alain Pellegrini, who heads the UNIFIL mission, said he was "honoured" to serve with the Italian troops from the crack San Marco and Lagunari regiments .

"We welcome this important contribution that Italy is making to UNIFIL. These troops face a huge challenge and I am confident they are up to the task". "If Italy had not decided to deploy troops in Lebanon, Resolution 1701 would have been a meaningless piece of paper," Peres said after talks in Rome with Premier Romano Prodi on Thursday .

"Italy has a worldwide reputation as a great builder of bridges so it can promote peace efforts not just in Lebanon but throughout the region" .

On Friday, Peres said there were "a number of unresolved issues, not only in Lebanon and over Hezbollah but also on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: everything will be influenced by the result of this mission" .

Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema said later he expected "a considerable part" of the force to be deployed by the middle of September .

D'Alema said he was basing his evaluation on information gleaned from talks with other foreign ministers whose countries are participating in the mission .

He praised the "efficiency and speed" with which the Italian armed forces had organised the deployment of this first contingent of soldiers in Lebanon, saying "it was a reason for satisfaction" .

D'Alema also announced that he would visit Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Territories on September 7 and 8 .

The 34-day conflict was triggered by a Hezbollah incursion into Israeli territory on July 12, when guerrillas belonging to the group killed eight Israeli soldiers and captured two others .

Some 1,000 Lebanese civilians and more than 115 Israelis, mostly soldiers, were killed during the fighting .

[mikelosat]

Italian army?' hahahah the most useless world army....hahaahahah

[easyand]

Italian army?' hahahah the most useless world army....hahaahahah


yeah, useless like you...return to paly with your gameboy

[Mangusta CBT]

I think you are a useless member LOL

[TJ_Rider]

yeah, useless like you...return to paly with your gameboy
haha LoL.
forget about him, it is his first poste here...:bash:

[superbuzzmetal]

First and last if he continues trolling, thanks for the video :)

[DeltaWhisky58]

haha LoL.
forget about him, it is his first poste here...:bash:

And his last unless he learns some manners.

[Sand Man]

Italian army?' hahahah the most useless world army....hahaahahah

How disrespectful.

[RGRBOX]

Nice pics.. I wish the best for those guys while over there..

rb

[ToniLP]

Good luck brothers

[Boina verde]

See you soon! ;0)
All for the best!

[NimDod]

hmm... why did they land with small rubber boats? couldnt they just arrive via a transport ship / any other kind of a passanger carrier with the rest of their equipment?
landing in a lots of small squads with rubber boats is a bit complex and seems a bit unnecessary...

[Echo300]

Thanks Easyand and Mangusta, great pics :)

[vehemens]

San Marco Lands in Naqura

[Ddavid]

hmm... why did they land with small rubber boats? couldnt they just arrive via a transport ship / any other kind of a passanger carrier with the rest of their equipment?
landing in a lots of small squads with rubber boats is a bit complex and seems a bit unnecessary...

I wondered that too. My guess is :
- either that part was staged for medias and they wanted it to be the least aggressive as possible.
- either the guys are some SF landing first a few days in advance and checking than place is secure. SF but not COMSUBIN

[Lt. KoNAne]

http://www.repubblica.it/2006/05/gallerie/esteri/sbarco-libano/afp87860440209083616_big.jpg
they still use Hueys?

[VPR]

whats interesting is that Israel destroys a country, and now international forces have to "clean up the mess" and nobody can say anything. If this was Russia for example that went into a near by country to free 2 soldiers (apparently of which everybody forgot) there would be so much negative **** about it

[DeltaWhisky58]

they still use Hueys?

Yes, but Italian-built Augusta-Bell twin Hueys - many countries still use these and the old single-engined variant.

[tanks_alot]

whats interesting is that Israel destroys a country, and now international forces have to "clean up the mess" and nobody can say anything. If this was Russia for example that went into a near by country to free 2 soldiers (apparently of which everybody forgot) there would be so much negative **** about it

You mean like Chechnya.....? :cantbeli:

[C.MAXIMUS]

Goodspeed lads and good hunting! p-)

[inche yao?]

Goodspeed lads and good hunting! p-)

Hunting for what?

They are there to keep the peace and this time with force unlike what the IDF did in 82, just rolled their tanks into Lebanon breaking the barrier of the UN checkpoint.

And this goes for both the Hezees and the Israelis...remember that.

[goat89]

Nice pics! And stay safe San Marcos!

[Lpoz]

another image...

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4771/tiroolx3.jpg

http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsfoto/20060902160511_Militari_italiani/mareo.jpg
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bye

[TALOS]

whats interesting is that Israel destroys a country, and now international forces have to "clean up the mess" and nobody can say anything. If this was Russia for example that went into a near by country to free 2 soldiers (apparently of which everybody forgot) there would be so much negative **** about it

WOW, I guess you havent been watching the news. Umm...just so's ya knows, there was a ton of negative press, some of it made up.

[Greek soldier]

hmm... why did they land with small rubber boats? couldnt they just arrive via a transport ship / any other kind of a passanger carrier with the rest of their equipment?
landing in a lots of small squads with rubber boats is a bit complex and seems a bit unnecessary...


I wondered that too. My guess is :
- either that part was staged for medias and they wanted it to be the least aggressive as possible.
- either the guys are some SF landing first a few days in advance and checking than place is secure. SF but not COMSUBIN

It is the second. I watched TG1 and TG2 News (RAI) and the journalist reported that the SF wanted to make sure that the sea was OK for the landing and securethe coast. It wasn't (there were large waves in the morning), thus they decided to mobilize helicopters and also send to another coast the LCMs with the heavy equipment. Afterwards when the sea was in better condition, they allowed the AAVs to proceed.

Also, this is the Agusta-Bell AB212. There is also the AB412 with the Italian Forces.

Nice images. :)

[I'mOnlyHalfPolish]

well Israel mightve also been reacting to the rocket attacks too...

also this is a dumb question but one of the italian soldiers wore a beard, are there no rules against that? haha dunno why i was wondering that

[Latin Jewish Soldier]

Nice pics.

http://www.coxandforkum.com/archives/06.08.20.DisproportionII-X.gif

[gilgoul]

What's for sure, is that their camo rocks!
I only saw it on comsubin before.

Godspeed to those guys, I hope they'll be able to hold their ground, and am waiting for Italy to lead the UNIFIL, hoping it would be better than what we saw beforehand.

[NimDod]

Hunting for what?

They are there to keep the peace and this time with force unlike what the IDF did in 82, just rolled their tanks into Lebanon breaking the barrier of the UN checkpoint.

And this goes for both the Hezees and the Israelis...remember that.

in 1982 the IDF invaded into Lebanon as a response to the assassination attempt against Israel's ambassador to the United Kingdom, Shlomo Argov by Fatah - Revolutionary Council and to artillery attacks launched by the Palestine Liberation Organization against populated areas in northern Israel - not to keep the peace.

yeah, UNIFIL were not able to keep the peace back then either...

[easyand]

It is the second. I watched TG1 and TG2 News (RAI) and the journalist reported that the SF wanted to make sure that the sea was OK for the landing and securethe coast. It wasn't (there were large waves in the morning), thus they decided to mobilize helicopters and also send to another coast the LCMs with the heavy equipment. Afterwards when the sea was in better condition, they allowed the AAVs to proceed.

Also, this is the Agusta-Bell AB212. There is also the AB412 with the Italian Forces.

Nice images. :)

the guys with the RIB where part of the recon elements, around 20 soldiers I think, they landend to recon and secure the area of Tiro beach, then a company of san marco landed via helicopter, the other 2 companies landed on Naquora beach, 20 km south of Tiro, an other company will arrive with C130s tomorrow

[Greek soldier]

the guys with the RIB where part of the recon elements, around 20 soldiers I think, they landend to recon and secure the area of Tiro beach, then a company of san marco landed via helicopter, the other 2 companies landed on Naquora beach, 20 km south of Tiro, an other company will arrive with C130s tomorrow

(In Italian)
http://www.raiclicktv.it/raiclickpc/secure/list_tg.srv?id=1879#

"Il mare e' troppo mosso"

Unless I got it wrong.p-)

[roland]

I'm glad the Italians are going to be great help and even lead the UNIFIL in 5 month but hope they are going to tone down a bit: Lebanon is not Disneyland .

[GiladS]

They are there to keep the peace and this time with force unlike what the IDF did in 82, just rolled their tanks into Lebanon breaking the barrier of the UN checkpoint.


I guess someone's selective memory is keeping him from admitting who broke the peace both in 1982 and the 12th of July 2006. :roll:

[Latin Jewish Soldier]

Any word on the Italians bringing in Arriete main battle tank in theater.

[vehemens]

no tanks in this mission yet
Italian extreme left side (rifondazione comunista,comunisti italiani,verdi)do not allow....

for them, this is one peace mission.the use of force is not admitted. for the public opinion the tanks are too much aggressive.....
We are a very strange people... SIGH.

sorry for my bad english

[Mangusta CBT]

MBT are useless in my opinion, the 105 mm of the Centauro go very well. If Unifil force need MBT and artillery will be better to go home :roll: this is not our war

[Mangusta CBT]

(In Italian)
http://www.raiclicktv.it/raiclickpc/secure/list_tg.srv?id=1879#

"Il mare e' troppo mosso"

Unless I got it wrong.p-)
It has not been an operative landing, better not take risk

[udu_udt]

They are san marco recon platoon?

[GiladS]

Italy's foreign minister teased France on Saturday over its World Cup soccer final defeat to Italy, joking that the French would also come second in sending peacekeepers to Lebanon.

"Yes we are the first like in the football World Cup, but the French are coming second, very soon I think," Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema told reporters after EU foreign ministers discussed the Middle East at a meeting in Finland.



Link (http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/757999.html)

..... :)

[moretz]

well Israel mightve also been reacting to the rocket attacks too...

also this is a dumb question but one of the italian soldiers wore a beard, are there no rules against that? haha dunno why i was wondering that

I think...comsubin...

[TheHombre]

Thanks Easyand and Mangusta, great pics :)

Yeah. Nice pics. Thanks m8s :)

[Mitch Rapp]

They are san marco recon platoon?

San Marco Special Operations Company I guess. Or Lagunari's Exploratori Platoon

[udu_udt]

I think...comsubin...
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The COMSUBIN shoulder patch should be likes like this?

[centa]

Link (http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/757999.html)

..... :)


OK OK...i don't want that some frenchmen feel offended for this ... the prime minister was only jocking...and probably he say it cause some journalist did a comparison with the world final match of soccer...

French are our cousins....

[AROUETLJ]

Why are the Italians deploying an NBC contingent?

[easyand]

Why are the Italians deploying an NBC contingent?

only 18 men

[vehemens]

Why are the Italians deploying an NBC contingent?

depleted uranium

[Bricchetto]

http://www.ansa.it/fdgimages05/1157188528_h_fu_LEBA_20060902.jpg

"What we are fighting for...!"

[sgabbio]

here some weapons used by san marco unit
antitank
milan
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/milan2.jpg

panzerfaust 3
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/Panzerfaust-III.jpg

Instalaza C90 (spanish)
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/C-90--Porto-Vecchio---Mogad.jpg

sniper
barret m82
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/barret82A1%5B2%5D.jpg

Accuracy Lapua Magnum
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/accuracy.jpg

light/heavy wps

beretta 92 SF
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/92FS_96_mini.jpg
Beretta PM 12 S2
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/PM12S.jpg

beretta 70/90
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/AR-70-90.jpg

FN minimi (belgian)
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/minimi1.jpg

hk53
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/hk53.jpg
MG 42/59
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/MG-42-59.jpg

Browning m3
http://www.btgsanmarco.it/sanmarcooggi/image/browning2.jpg

[flanker7]

Ah, "MP-5" and the "Browning M2" wrongp-)

It's an HK53 and the .50cal is an M3 model

[sgabbio]

Ah, "MP-5" and the "Browning M2" wrongp-)

It's an HK53 and the .50cal is an M3 model

:oops::oops: i'll do better next time :)

[Atlantic Friend]

Italian army?' hahahah the most useless world army....hahaahahah

Dear Mike, why don't you go tell an Italian soldier that ? You being brave and all, and them being useless, you shouldn't hesitate twice.








Oh, and tell them where to mail your teeth - Italian troopers are nothing if not polite, I'm sure they'll see to it that someone gets them.

[kenshiroIT]

oook nice pictures.

Somebody knows if the Dardo will be employed?

[ranger75bn]

12655

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The COMSUBIN shoulder patch should be likes like this?

you got it!!!!!

[ranger75bn]

MBT are useless in my opinion, the 105 mm of the Centauro go very well. If Unifil force need MBT and artillery will be better to go home :roll: this is not our war

A little bird whistle to my ears " Some MBT Ariete and Dardo will be send to Lebanon in February"

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Hi Easyand and MangustaCBT :hug:

[centa]

A little bird whistle to my ears " Some MBT Ariete and Dardo will be send to Lebanon in February"

......

Hi Easyand and MangustaCBT :hug:

I hope it!!!!

[MatteoTSU77]

I hope it!!!!

x2 brò!:) ....the location is very hot!

[getl0st]

Italian army?' hahahah the most useless world army....hahaahahah

hahahaha... Suspended after one Post Idiot.... hahahahaha

Thanks for helping out Italians.

Just try to keep out of the way of Israeli Tanks.