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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Troops attacked in Mosul as NBC camera rolls

Iraqi insurgents attack during NBC interview
David Edwards and Nick Juliano
Published: Wednesday February 6, 2008
Mosul now more dangerous than two years ago, soldier says
As the war in Iraq largely slips from the front of Americans' minds, a new report from Mosul demonstrates the daily hardships and constant threat of attack still faced by US troops trying to pacify the country.
NBC's Richard Engel is in the middle of an interview with one member of the Army's 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment when their combat outpost in Mosul comes under attack. Engel and the soldier he is interviewing -- both outfitted in helmets and body armor -- flinch as the first bullets fly toward the makeshift base.
"It's clear the war here is as intense as ever," Engel says, narrating his piece.
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I know watching videos of combat at difficult to get through, but think of what they go through and endure it for their sake. If you are ever going to understand why so many end up with PTSD, you need to watch. I promise that I will never put up any video that is gory because of how many coming here have PTSD.