Othin 0 Posted March 20, 2003 It's interesting to see the video from the earlier strikes. You can see almost immediate secondaries after the initial explosion. Things that make you go hmmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted March 20, 2003 CNN news says Pentagon beleives some oilrigs are ablazed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 3 Commando made the landing on the Al-foor peninsula. They were preceeded by Royal Marine Snipers, and US Seals to harrass enemy sentries. 539 Assault Brigade took the beach, and cleared the beach of mines. 45 Commando then followed up, and a much larger force is now following up. Looks like its all kicking off down there now. As for the SA80, the H&K modified version is far more reliable. As long as the weapon is clean it works fine, but its prone to clogging up from dust. The nice thing about the '80 is its accuracy. It really is one of the most accurate assault rifles out there, shame that its so delicate though. Not to worry though, if the Royal Marines are going in they will have bayonets fixed! BTW, their war cry is 'Zulu Zulu Zulu'. Madness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cam0flage 0 Posted March 20, 2003 People who speak Finnish should check out www.mil.fi/irak for in-depth analysis of the military operations by staff of the National Defence College. edit: changed the word "crisis" for a more appropriate phrase, "military operations" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ Mar. 20 2003,21:47)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">As for the SA80, the H&K modified version is far more reliable. As long as the weapon is clean it works fine, but its prone to clogging up from dust. The nice thing about the '80 is its accuracy. It really is one of the most accurate assault rifles out there, shame that its so delicate though. Not to worry though, if the Royal Marines are going in they will have bayonets fixed!<span id='postcolor'> thanx for info. got a question. </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">3 Commando made the landing on the Al-foor peninsula. They were preceeded by Royal Marine Snipers, and US Seals to harrass enemy sentries.<span id='postcolor'> I'm guessing the Navy SEALs, not the sea lions trained by US navy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm guessing the Navy SEALs, not the sea lions trained by US navy <span id='postcolor'> Oh, I don't know. I've heard those sea lions are vicious buggers, and will take on any mission in exchange for the right amount of fish! (Oh and apparantly Ricin has been found in a French train station) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Othin 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ Mar. 20 2003,12:59)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm guessing the Navy SEALs, not the sea lions trained by US navy  <span id='postcolor'> Oh, I don't know. I've heard those sea lions are vicious buggers, and will take on any mission in exchange for the right amount of fish! (Oh and apparantly Ricin has been found in a French train station)<span id='postcolor'> Seriously, I wouldn't want to screw with the Sea Lions or Dolphins trained by the USN. They're very very well trained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Seems an Apache just went down. Seems it was taking AAA fire, and contact was lost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HK (HunterKiller) 0 Posted March 20, 2003 It appears the RM and USMC have taken UMM QASR. Also, any scots out there might have noticed that William Wallace has come back from the dead and reincarnated as an American General!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lowjack 0 Posted March 20, 2003 They just found Ricin in a Paris train station  And they tried so hard to stay out of it... edit: doh! I need to learn to read... sorry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Transfunsel 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Red Oct @ Mar. 20 2003,19:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">has there been any casualties?<span id='postcolor'> no, of course not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLF 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Official's are saying these troops movements such as the Marine landings which were followed by Schmiter Tanks (sp? :/) are so called preperation of the battlefield, also UK harriers are supposidly in scud hunter sorties which of those that were supposidly launched against the DMZ and Kuwait city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Kurtz 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Iraqi TV has denied that coaltion forces have captured the Iraqi town on the Iraqi/Kuwaiti border is false and wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Othin 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Badgerboy @ Mar. 20 2003,13:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Seems an Apache just went down. Seems it was taking AAA fire, and contact was lost.<span id='postcolor'> MS-NBC is reporting that the crew is alright. I've also heard that the Apache was able to take back off (???) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I've also heard that the Apache was able to take back off (???)<span id='postcolor'> One put down in Afgahnistan. The crew jumped out, poured the emergency oil supply back into the engine, started her back up, and flew back home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted March 20, 2003 British are said to be engaging the Aufbau (sp?) Peninsula, and US Marines are heading up through southern Iraq even further now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 3rd Commando, Royal Marines, have taken the first town in area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Seems most of the 24 Tomahawks launched last night were from British submarines.... (And they had to wake the PM up to tell him about it! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLF 0 Posted March 20, 2003 there is supposidly a Firefight between US tanks and Iraqi Tanks/Troops, 1 ITN reporter with the para arty have reported hearing Gunfire and shells in the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted March 20, 2003 We got authorization to use Turkish Airspace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 20, 2003 So the brits were the first ones in, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLF 0 Posted March 20, 2003 Well the Para Artillery Regiment has moved into Iraq due to the US marines need of there light guns he is afaik the first correspondedn to move into iraq other than the Sky news man in Bahgdad, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted March 20, 2003 I wouldn't want to be an American in Baghdad when Saddam gets angry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Kurtz 0 Posted March 20, 2003 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MLF @ Mar. 21 2003,06:49)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">afaik the first correspondedn to move into iraq other than the Sky news man in Bahgdad,<span id='postcolor'> There are quite a few correspondents reporting from Baghdad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLF 0 Posted March 20, 2003 i was mainly talking about Combat correspondents going along with the troops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
