Two interesting anecdote's from the war

[Furball]

rofl

[Toad]

But then of course no one here knows what the American officer saw or was thinking that caused him to jump out of his vehicle and charge up onto the Iraqi tank without donning a more recognizable uniform. Nor will we ever know.

But go ahead and judge him.

And as to the "shoot first" remark, again I'll point out the difference in missions. One column jumped off from Kuwait and surrounded Basra and pretty much stayed only in that area for the entire war. The two other columns jumped off from Kuwait and drove to Baghdad, passing through various towns under fire until they went right into Baghdad. Then there was the SF/173 Brigade action in the North.

Not exactly apples to apples.

And I'm pretty certain I don't see things your way at all.

[GrimCO]

Why are you guys letting GScholz push your buttons?

He's from Norway for God's sake (no offense against Norway, my Grandmother is from there) and is prone to anti-United States sentiments...

Since the war in general went so well (much to his dismay no doubt), he's got to dig elsewhere to bash the U.S.

It's similar to the left-wing news media first stating that our troops are "stalled and regrouping" against the resourceful Iraqi's, then three days later saying we're bullying the poor Iraqi's as we marched into Baghdad.

Take it for what it is gentleman...

I myself love the British humor of our brothers in arms... They are some funny SOB's...

[AKIron]

You guys do realize that much of this war was fought in a quite warm desert by guys much of the time in full chem suits (ever wore one of those things?) with zero visibilty due to high winds causing heavy sand storms. In other words, conditions were less than ideal.

Let's try to keep things in perspective shall we?

[lazs2]

sweden... just like the swiss except that they can't make watches or chocolate.
lazs

[X2Lee]

Originally posted by Arlo
Hey ... I saw the funny side! I met my fair share of idiot PR brass. It didn't threaten me in the least. How can Americans not admire his outspoken and blunt demeanor when they are traits most of us hold so dear?

i thought it was hilarious, especially the brit chopper pile it.

[X2Lee]

Originally posted by GScholz

This thread is IMHO about the lack of professionalism shown by some elements of the US armed forces, resulting in blue-on-blue insidents and loss of British lives.

Well your just obtuse then. The post is about humor at americans expense. The brits have had just as many friendly fire accidents
as american forces, maybe more. I didnt keep score but there were many on both sides.

[X2Lee]

Originally posted by GScholz
Again dragging in previous wars, and this one didn't even involve US forces. How does it apply to this discussion? And which "others" are you refering to?

It applied to this discussion because mistakes happen in every war. US doesnt have a corner on the market. Like you are insinuating.

[X2Lee]

Originally posted by Furball
love the way americans get all pissed off if someone makes fun of em!

How the hell can you confuse a chinook with an iraqi helicopter? isn't it like the most recogniseable helicopter in the world?

And toad, i dont think anyone was questioning the effectiveness of the US troops in combat vs. the enemy.  The point is just they seem a little 'Gung Ho' or Trigger Happy, whereas the british forces seem to think first.

Yeah , but the brits were not guilty of being gungho when they killed their buddies in the tank. Its a stupid argument and it carries no water. your stupid for making the comparision.

[Furball]

Originally posted by X2Lee
Yeah , but the brits were not guilty of being gungho when they killed their buddies in the tank. Its a stupid argument and it carries no water. your stupid for making the comparision.

We know nothing about the circumstances when the challenger was hit. The engagement was probably at night. And im sure telling one tank from another through a thermal sight is much more difficult than identifying an RAF chinook, maybe he confused it with a SCUD.

[Heater]

Ok That's it, In the next war everyone will have to turn on "Kill Shooter"

[AndyH]

Originally posted by Suave
Why aren't these "yanks" speaking american ? When is the last time you heard an american talk like this ? When was the last time you hear US soldiers use terms like "kevlar helmet" or "camoflage fatigues" ? They don't .

Just thought I had better say that this joke came to me by email, I am not inferring that there is any truth in it.

Never let the truth ruin a good story :-)

[Suave]

OH ! You broke the Trolls creed and betrayed your own troll !

for shame .

[X2Lee]

Originally posted by Furball
We know nothing about the circumstances when the challenger was hit. The engagement was probably at night. And im sure telling one tank from another through a thermal sight is much more difficult than identifying an RAF chinook, maybe he confused it with a SCUD.

and you dont know that the guy yelled HUAH! before he downed the chinook, like I said before its a stupid statement.

[Tumor]

It was/is a war

The U.S. did not target Brits

The Brits did not target the U.S.

Friendly fire incidents happen.

It's sad.

Someone break out that pic that says something about arguing on the internet and being a retard.