From: dgrev (dgrev@iinet.net.au)
Date: Tue Sep 20 2005 - 02:51:34 PDT
Nigel
> However what the horrific news footage( of the mob petrol bombing the tanks
> and crew men trying to escape whislt ablaze) yesterday did show of the
> blazing Warriors was that petrol bombs could disable such a tank. Such a
> weakness is suprising but I guess unless its fully sealed for a chemical
> attack, petrol could secrete through hatch seals, the turret ring etc.
> Scary and a new dimension.
What surprised me is that the crew wasn't retaliating. I would have
thought that when somebody tried to burn you to death you would have
every right to use the coax next to that auto cannon?
Surely the rules of engagement don't stop British troops from
protecting themselves?
Regards
Doug
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