mikemindt3492Feb 26, 2009 5:57pm
i am writing a paper on black hawk down and was wondering if anybody had some things to def. include?
"in war, old men talk, and young men die"
black hawk down
CAG_Talon_X13Feb 26, 2009 7:00pm
Read Mark Bowden's book. Its all in there.
- Your only weapon is your brain, everything else is a tool.
EditorFeb 26, 2009 7:34pm
My friend's unit provided support during some of the production. If you want a "behind the scenes" pic, send me a note.
CAG_Talon_X13Feb 26, 2009 7:57pm
Definately include:
- Your only weapon is your brain, everything else is a tool.
mikemindt3492Feb 26, 2009 8:03pm
blackwell i believe is who your referring to :)
"in war, old men talk, and young men die"
NicRussellFeb 26, 2009 8:23pm
[quote="mikemindt3492"]i am wrighting a paper on black hawk down[/quote]
SSD 177
mikemindt3492Feb 26, 2009 8:24pm
[quote="NicRussell"][quote="mikemindt3492"]i am wrighting a paper on black hawk down[/quote]
"in war, old men talk, and young men die"
TrogFeb 26, 2009 9:30pm
Also write about Mike Durant, the pilot that was saved by Shugart and Gordon when his BH was shot down.
iceman2026Feb 26, 2009 9:39pm
you can also tlak about SSg Daniel Busch, he was on board Super Six-One and defended it. He died of his wounds, and received the Silver Star.
TrogFeb 26, 2009 9:45pm
I also found another book called IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES, by Mike Durant. The first few chapters tells about Gordon and Shughart heroism and also tells about his capture in the Mog. Good stuff.
StoneFeb 26, 2009 10:15pm
Why the heck were they using AP rounds? Did they expect a bunch of armored soldiers?
Gun control is not Crime control.
mikemindt3492Feb 26, 2009 10:18pm
[quote="iceman2026"][quote="mikemindt3492"]blackwell i believe is who your referring to :)
"in war, old men talk, and young men die"
ardpatrinellFeb 26, 2009 11:41pm
the book was really good, it tells u everything. my uncle was at the real incident.
CAG_Talon_X13Feb 27, 2009 12:07am
[quote="Stone"]Why the heck were they using AP rounds? Did they expect a bunch of armored soldiers?[/quote]
- Your only weapon is your brain, everything else is a tool.
hairy_appleFeb 27, 2009 12:30am
[quote="CAG_Talon_X13"][quote="Stone"]Why the heck were they using AP rounds? Did they expect a bunch of armored soldiers?[/quote]
"Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
mikemindt3492Feb 27, 2009 5:21pm
why couldn't they just pack fmj rounds? standard rounds would have left alot more sizeable entry and exit wound, AP's would go right through just like talon said, like the bit in the story with the 60 gunner taking about 15 -30 rounds to down one sammy on the other side of a tree, plus the khat didn't help lol :?
"in war, old men talk, and young men die"
CAG_Talon_X13Feb 27, 2009 6:33pm
Another interesting note is that the Delta operators, dispite being in heavy combat without sleep for over 24hrs, went right back out after grabbing more ammo and food. They discribed themselves as being in a hightened sence of awareness and "in the zone" after the intense situation. They went right back out into the city to look for Durant. No hesitations.
- Your only weapon is your brain, everything else is a tool.
DoctorNFeb 27, 2009 10:35pm
Sgt. Eversman wasn't part of Chalk 4. He was actually in the lost convey with Col. McKnight. Hope this tid-bit of info helps.
"There is no spoone" - The Matricks