Mass media: units of the "red" division of the US Armed Forces were transferred to Iraq

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The units of the 1 Infantry Division of the US Armed Forces, also known as the “Big Red One”, arrived in Iraq to take part in the storming of Mosul, according to News.

Mass media: units of the "red" division of the US Armed Forces were transferred to Iraq




The division is in service Tanks and self-propelled guns.

“Officially, only around 500 military personnel of the division are in the combat zone, however, footage from the battlefields suggests that side by side with paratroopers from the 101 airborne assault division are tankers and gunners from the Big Red,” the newspaper writes .

At the headquarters of Operation Enduring Will, the newspaper was informed that “about 500 servicemen from the headquarters of the division arrived in Iraq”, who would take over the leadership of the ground forces storming the city.

"We will provide assistance in training Iraqi commanders, staff officers, rank and file officers and police officers planning and carrying out operations against ISIL (banned in the Russian Federation) in the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers whose main purpose is Mosul," said the commander of 1- Infantry Division Joseph Martin.

However, the video materials posted on the network indicate that not only “staff officers”, but also artillerymen, armed with ACS M109 Paladin, and already shelling the positions of terrorists, arrived at Mosul. In the same area, the Abrams were seen with the tactical designation of the 1 division.

Thus, “armored brass knuckles were added to the fist of the paratroopers who assembled the Pentagon near Mosul,” the newspaper notes.
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  1. +9
    23 November 2016 09: 54
    Thus, “armored brass knuckles were added to the fist of the paratroopers who assembled the Pentagon near Mosul,” the newspaper notes.


    And they will get there in the "margarine". I do not defend the barmaley, they must be finished off, but the US methods are not playing in the sandbox and they will not stand on ceremony as ours.
    1. +4
      23 November 2016 09: 59
      Dry closets and ice cream I hope they brought with them ...? Warriors damn ..
      1. +5
        23 November 2016 10: 08
        As Pavel Artemyevich would say, "Right now, let's see what red they are"
        1. +8
          23 November 2016 10: 44
          The detachment has arrived laughing
          1. +8
            23 November 2016 11: 22
            "Big red one", nothing inspired anyone? Most of the time, she dangles between her legs idle.
          2. 0
            23 November 2016 17: 45
            Normal setup for trump. While the troops are deploying there, while reconnaissance, etc., methods of procrastinating time, the Iraqis will create some tactical success closer on January 20. Then the Americans will throw their own into battle. And Trump will not be able to give an order to challenge. Moreover, the loss of about 100 people will already be against Trump: well, the bastard did not stop you, than doomed our sons to death. And he will decide to stop: well, you bastard, you took away the victory from our heroes.
            A good reason for impeachment in any situation.
      2. +6
        23 November 2016 10: 16
        and they will not be as ceremonial as ours.

        Ours do not stand on ceremony. You can’t cut everyone indiscriminately. You will not notice how you turn from a defender into an aggressor.
        The US has become aggressors. Many people are fighting against the United States, who are waging their war against an aggressor that has invaded their territory and destroyed their homes and killed their families. The US was able to separate the moderate from the immoderate, the terrorists from the rebels, and they will not be able to. For the vast majority of the US, the aggressor.
        We don't need such a policy. Our task is to help the Syrian government establish order and law. Not to break the existing way of life on the knee, but to strengthen it. So, we need to "stand on ceremony". We only need to get rid of the barmaley and protect the civilians.
      3. +3
        23 November 2016 10: 17
        The United States (as before in Iraq) needs to bring Georgian and Ukrainian "terminators". They have excellent recommendations - both of them simply tore (according to them) the Russian Army.
    2. +18
      23 November 2016 10: 01
      One of the most combat-ready units of the US Ground Forces, which means that the Yankees are shitty in business near Mosul ...
      1. +7
        23 November 2016 10: 05
        The mattress-beds are not accustomed to fierce resistance, that is, they are strengthening their forces under Mosul, but the more troops the mattresses will have under Mosul, the greater the flow of coffins to America.
        1. +17
          23 November 2016 10: 12
          Peter! hi

          Apparently, the work will be increased by the hard workers at Arlington Cemetery ... but you know, I myself am a regular soldier when it comes to colleagues, even Americans, whom I don’t really like, I'm not happy about the number of coffins! Soldier’s solidarity or something ... I understand that all politicians are troubled by wiping their trousers in leather chairs, often solving problems in their own selfish interests, to receive personal dividends, moreover, hiding under the pompous phrases about national interests, and the warriors take them apart shit .. .And the funeral does not come to the Oval Office, but to one-story houses in the wilderness of some kind of Oklahoma!
          1. +4
            23 November 2016 11: 05
            Ce la vie, there is no justice in the world ..... but I would like to.
          2. +2
            23 November 2016 12: 22
            Eugene, then the question is for you as a military man. What is the chance for the Yankees to take Mosul without carpet bombing and erasing everything and everything into dust? Or did they learn to take cities?
            1. +3
              23 November 2016 12: 54
              Indeed, fighting in the village usually leads to more casualties than under normal conditions, understanding this of course stops the Americans and they pin their hopes on the Iraqi army, which is not particularly alert and disciplined, and even armed with bad luck! According to various estimates, in Mosul now there are about 5-7 thousand Igilovites, maybe all 10, and that means that to storm the city you need to create a group of at least 30-40 thousand people! This military axiom about 4-fold superiority of attackers over the enemy is tested by historical experience! The Americans do not have such a grouping near Mosul, which means that no assault is foreseen - the militants are being squeezed out into Syria by small detachments, but the second axiom of fighting in the city is to take control of everything that is released and create strong points there, set up checkpoints, etc. n., gradually moving further ... All this is not visible! This means that the Americans will eat up that the militants will leave, so to speak, out of fear ... However, it is possible to transfer the red division and is a sign of building up forces for the assault!hi
        2. +1
          23 November 2016 12: 02
          Quote: Giant thought
          The mattress mattresses are not accustomed to fierce resistance, that is, they are strengthening their forces under Mosul.

          Well, that’s right. If you encounter strong resistance, you need to strengthen the grouping.
      2. +4
        23 November 2016 10: 21
        There was news that the US paratroopers were transferred to Mosul. It is evident that there are losses, and the assault on Mosul will continue even after the new year.
        1. +2
          23 November 2016 10: 45
          Quote: Koresh
          It’s visible there are losses

          ISIS cuts them there not in a childish way. A lot of videos in the network of "merry" ones with burning Abrams and the corpses of Iraqi soldiers.
        2. +3
          23 November 2016 11: 15
          The Iraqi army occupied the eastern and southern quarters and stalled.
          The city center was not reached.
          But Shiite militias captured vast areas around Mosul with dozens of villages.
          Shoot ISIS brutally.

          1st Infantry - the most sensible division in the United States. They beautifully took Baghdad in 2003. Carefully,
          as in textbooks.
          1. +2
            23 November 2016 11: 33
            The problem is that the Iraqis Sunnis do not want to fight, Shiites and Iranians are the main shock fist. But just as the assault of Mosul is taking place, it’s a failure, with such superiority in numbers and technicality, that’s not to mention the number of allies is a fiasco. By the new year, Mosul will not be taken, maybe before they take office, President Trump will have time. In the meantime, let's see how
            Quote: voyaka uh


            1st Infantry - the most sensible division in the United States.
            it will be beautiful to take Mosul.
          2. +5
            23 November 2016 11: 39
            1st Infantry - the most sensible division in the United States. They beautifully took Baghdad in 2003. Carefully,
            as in textbooks.


            This is when there was no resistance? I agree, they beautifully bought the Iraqi generals, so they know how to fight ......! Only need to get better - they did not take, and donkey with gold (s)!
            1. +3
              23 November 2016 11: 47
              "This is when there was no resistance?" ////

              Who told you that?
              Saddam's guard divisions resisted quite worthily.
              No "bought generals" gave them the order to surrender.
              Another thing, the Americans deceived the Iraqis tactically. Pretended to be
              will surround and besiege the city for a long time. But suddenly made a tank breakthrough
              large forces directly to the center. And captured the government block
              with all the bosses.
              1. +7
                23 November 2016 12: 09
                Tank breakthrough right to the center laughing Do not make me laugh. I was in Baghdad in 2001. It is a huge city with a population of over 5 million, much larger than Grozny. With a competent defense, which was in Grozny and now in Aleppo, the Americans would have left mountains of corpses and burnt equipment there. I agree with a colleague who wrote about the "golden donkey" belay , all the merit is in him, and not in the vaunted prowess and ability of American warriors.
                1. +3
                  23 November 2016 12: 56
                  It is easy to sum up all victories under the theory of "golden donkey"
                  Russian army. This is easiest. Have you taken Grozny? - Bought the top
                  Chechens. Have you taken Palmyra? - Bought the heads of ISIS.

                  And in Baghdad, the central regions were not prepared for defense.
                  Only the perimeter was strengthened. There were tanks of Nat. guard.
                  In the beginning, it was thought that "the largest army in the Middle East" would stop
                  Americans still on the coast. Then - there was no time to strengthen the city.
                  The breakthrough to Baghdad was quick.
                  1. +2
                    23 November 2016 13: 04
                    Then what is the highlight from a military point of view? They bought some assholes, others just laughing
                  2. +6
                    23 November 2016 13: 06
                    Quote: voyaka uh
                    This is easiest. Have you taken Grozny? - Bought the top
                    Chechens.

                    Were you there? No? Well then, don't lie.
                    Quote: voyaka uh
                    Have you taken Palmyra? - Bought the heads of ISIS.

                    Right?
                    Quote: voyaka uh
                    In the beginning, it was thought that "the largest army in the Middle East" would stop
                    Americans still on the coast. Then - there was no time to strengthen the city.
                    The breakthrough to Baghdad was quick.

                    Again, lying .. Saddam's army, or rather the top military leadership, yes, sold out to the Americans, so don't tell tales about "they didn't have time to prepare the defense," it's better to remind yourself how brave impudent people got stuck with amers in Fallujah.
                    1. +1
                      23 November 2016 13: 10
                      You have serious problems with understand the text.
                      You fit like a cavalryman with a saber in the middle of a discussion,
                      not worthy to understand its essence.
                      Therefore, it is difficult to talk with you. stop
                      1. +7
                        23 November 2016 13: 12
                        Quote: voyaka uh
                        Therefore, it is difficult to talk with you.

                        Just don’t invent something that wasn’t there. I’m not particularly interested in Iraq, but you shouldn’t talk about Grozny about what you don’t know, otherwise you will have to remind that it’s your series of defeats that is responsible for your Berezovsky and a number of corrupt people associated with him.
      3. +2
        23 November 2016 10: 31
        Quote: Finches
        One of the most combat-ready units of the US Ground Forces, which means that the Yankees are shitty in business near Mosul ...

        Who knows if they will go to a sweep or hollow from far away, playing the role of a reserve. And when there is no loss, things go well. This Iraqi army near Mosul sucks ...
      4. +6
        23 November 2016 10: 32
        10.01. Zyablitsov! And if you look at this matter from a different angle? America is a country of PR and shows. Before Obama's departure, they need to conduct a show about the victorious role of the United States. And who were they going to win? Those whom they feed with all hands. There will soon be a match. Those who need it will be notified in advance and depart. There will be meat for slaughter. After which the Americans will triumphantly come in and declare their victory. And at the same time they will consolidate the American zone of occupation. And it will be like in Afghanistan and Iraq. Amerans control the territory and blood flows. But it turns out that we are allies fighting together against terrorism. History repeats itself. They fight with us, surrender to the Americans. And so we are considered allies and partners. But the plan is wonderful. And already gave wonderful results. Why not work on a proven training manual? hi
        1. +3
          23 November 2016 10: 39
          I agree! Why not! Moreover, Iraq, by any means, like an oil-bearing country, should remain under the American protectorate, so you can saturate the country with its troops for the future and preserve Iran for a bit under this ... ...!hi
        2. +4
          23 November 2016 10: 45
          In my opinion, this is not entirely true.
          No need to simplify. IS created by the United States is not by direct instruction. But conditions were created for its occurrence and, somewhere, they threw money, etc.
          IG is a mad dog. If the United States had the opportunity to hold a contractual match, it would have held it before the elections. "Didn't sniff".
          Leadership on complementary foods, of course dump. But the middle link is the former Iraqi military experts. And they have a bloody hatred of the United States.
          So it will be quite a serious assault on Mosul.
          1. +2
            23 November 2016 11: 32
            10.45. Urfin! The IG was created, as it were, not by direct instruction from the United States. The USA, as a customer, hired a contractor (s) to carry out certain tasks. The contractor recruited a work force (ISIS) for work. And this subcontractor performs the work ordered by the contractor to which the customer gave the order. IG is not quite a mad dog. He performs well the commands of the host. In vain did you bite Europe? The US has already warned the EU, it will bite again. We are waiting for the amercious TV companies with live coverage of the capture of the city by a brave, amertish army! hi
        3. +2
          23 November 2016 11: 19
          Quote: Region 34
          And if you look at this matter from a different angle? America is a country of PR and shows. Before Obama's departure, they need to conduct a show about the victorious role of the United States.

          A victorious show will not work. For Barakh Husseinovich both of his terms mom swore that everything is calm in Baghdadtroops are withdrawn and American guys will no longer die away from home.
          And suddenly you have to transfer to Iraq not special forces, not fast deployment forces - but the linear part, Big Red One.
      5. +3
        23 November 2016 11: 07
        Quote: Finches
        One of the most combat-ready units of the US Army

        Most likely, only on paper.
        which means that the Yankees are doing business under Mosul ...

        Apparently yes smile
    3. +6
      23 November 2016 10: 08
      By the way, this division has a long history, starting from the First World ..
      1. +3
        23 November 2016 10: 15
        Something was remembered .... Oh Yankees Yankees, where do you Russian before us!

        they landed, well, well ... We have already overcame the most fighting devils there for more than 50%! And you, as always, are on the "pie" section ..)))
      2. +2
        23 November 2016 10: 22
        That's right, Dmitry! In Bosnia, she crossed paths ... hi
      3. +2
        23 November 2016 11: 00
        yeah, from the ever-memorable 17 ...
      4. +3
        23 November 2016 12: 30
        So what? Yes, even with their civil war of the North and the South ... They have no such experience. The operation in the Ardennes showed who is who.
        1. +1
          23 November 2016 23: 30
          "The operation in the Ardennes showed who is who." ///

          Right The Germans were defeated there after the initial setbacks.
          Americans. The losses were equal in manpower (approximately 100,000 killed and wounded), and in technology (approximately 600 to 700 tanks) and the same number of aircraft.
    4. +3
      23 November 2016 10: 11
      sho 25 Chapaevskaya division came up! belay
    5. +9
      23 November 2016 10: 11
      units of the "red" division of the US Armed Forces transferred to Iraq

      Well, for the election, Hillary beat his heel in the chest that Mosul would be taken, but something went wrong, and the mad old woman was driven and Mosul was not taken. bully
    6. +2
      23 November 2016 11: 00
      Quote: cniza
      I do not protect the barmaley, they must be finished

      They themselves armed, let them fight themselves.
      Let's see what red they are "
      Well, obviously not Budenny's cavalry. the same American warriors for grandmas as the rest. If the diapers are not given to the attack will not go. Most likely they will drive the Iraqis forward, and eat and drink themselves ... They will shoot from a distance ... everything that moves.
  2. +2
    23 November 2016 09: 56
    Well, these "red" from the taiga to the British seas are clearly not the strongest!
  3. +2
    23 November 2016 09: 59
    We’ll look at what we’re capable of, I won’t comment on it, but the barmalei simply won’t surrender Mosul, and they don’t care about the red and white, the Iraqis, or the Americans ..........
    1. +2
      23 November 2016 10: 41
      09.59. Alexey 74! Donkey with gold will take the city. What a city! He takes the country! But in general, we will show in the style of Hollywood. If ours tells the partners the place and time of the strike, and they tell the barmaley that. Will it be different here? There is no chip in the fighting ability of the Americans to fight. There is a chip in the show. And the show will be. Obama is leaving. Need a loud show! The script has already been written, the roles are distributed. We are waiting for the start of the show! hi .
  4. avt
    +4
    23 November 2016 09: 59
    Played Obamkina children. bully,, DB "according to Lavrov. Well, now the fun will begin there," Beat the red ones until they turn white, "and then their own whitened ones -“ Beat the white ones until they turn red ”
  5. +2
    23 November 2016 10: 03
    Presumably, losses in the division will not be small. Chic bomb will leave Obama Trump. How he will get out ... Although the statements about the barmaley at him are warlike.
  6. 0
    23 November 2016 10: 04
    Mericatos stalled in Mosul bully Now they will throw reinforcements.
  7. +1
    23 November 2016 10: 09
    Everyone is tired of US politics, even the US itself - this monotony has been going on for a very long time. People are dying and no matter what. I am sorry for ordinary warriors too, there are normal ones too.
  8. +5
    23 November 2016 10: 12
    Now it is clear that "something went wrong" (as they say in their films) and the Americans are not quite in control of the situation. Tanks are certainly good, but the other day they showed footage from Mosul. The bandits burn tanks (including Abrams), infantry fighting vehicles, armored vehicles like matchboxes, and mostly from RPG-7. American losses will increase.
    1. +3
      23 November 2016 10: 46
      Most likely they are burning outdated export options in the arsenal of Iraqis. The Americans have worked out the scheme of warfare with the Mujahideen ideally, where losses are always miserable.
      1. +2
        23 November 2016 11: 13
        Yes, the Abrams harness of the Iraqi army. As for the ideally worked out scheme - air and artillery support, and first mix everything with the ground. And how the American "Abrams" burned could be seen during the American invasion of Iraq.
    2. +2
      23 November 2016 10: 52
      10.12. Rotmister60! Why Americans do not control the situation ??? Weapons, ammunition, provisions, recruits. Random bombing of opponents of barmaley, and random dumping of goods to the wrong place. Warnings about Russian BCC bombing. Arson of Abramsov and BMP are all production costs and are written in the script. Not a single US president was injured after September 11th. hi
      1. +3
        23 November 2016 11: 10
        That's why I write that they do not control. They expected to negotiate with the bandits, whom they armed, financed, quickly and with minimal losses to take Mosul. What we see today. The offensive has stalled, losses are increasing. Forced to draw their additional forces into the ground operation.
        1. +2
          23 November 2016 11: 43
          11.10. Rotmister60! I will not argue. Time will tell. And I do not believe in the Amerts one iota. hi
          1. +3
            23 November 2016 11: 59
            Believe them - more expensive for yourself. hi
  9. +4
    23 November 2016 10: 47
    They wanted to hang out, but they seemed to hang there for a long time. (D.B.)
  10. +4
    23 November 2016 10: 57
    The "Red Division", breathed from childhood, "But ... did you guys see the storm? Just like thunder, the military weapons thundered. Just like lightning, fiery explosions flashed. Just like the winds, burst cavalry detachments, and just like clouds, the red banners swept. This is how the Red Army advanced. "
  11. +2
    23 November 2016 10: 57
    A large red unit arrived in a meat grinder. pay off for the first or second - and in ... well, there. They still do not understand that tanks in the city is a very big target?
    1. avt
      0
      23 November 2016 15: 48
      Quote: Mountain Shooter
      They still do not understand that tanks in the city is a very big target?

      Come on tanks! They didn’t understand WHO they had gathered to take Mosul! There’s such a mess of bosom friends - Mummy Daragaya! Yes, if the Shiites enter Mosul, they will cut the fuck out of ALL locals indiscriminately, peacefully, or Igilovites indiscriminately.
  12. +2
    23 November 2016 10: 59
    Units of the 1th Infantry Division of the US Armed Forces, also known as the Big Red One

    she - "The Bloody First" - the bloody first ...
  13. +1
    23 November 2016 11: 00
    Hurries Obama, in a hurry to pass the baton. For the sake of a laurel wreath, he did not regret even a precious American blood.
  14. +2
    23 November 2016 11: 01
    No, as many as 500 people, for the USA this is a "knuckle-duster". Only now they are waiting for them there "shahid belts" and 1000 kamikazes. Well, I can't help but gloat. Not an ally, you are me, you bastard ... American.
  15. +7
    23 November 2016 11: 04
    Damn, I read the first sentence as Big Red Ass wassat laughing
    1. +2
      23 November 2016 11: 46
      Quote: Alexanast
      Damn, I read the first sentence as Big Red Ass wassat laughing

      After the operation, they’ll rename it ...
  16. +3
    23 November 2016 11: 20
    The pendosy create problems for themselves, and then “try” to solve them. Forgetting that the Barmalei are fighting on their land and they DON'T WIN, why did they destroy Hussein in order to create the appearance of building democracy. As the people say ... everyone gets what he deserves ....
  17. +1
    23 November 2016 11: 45
    Why are there so many soldiers? After all, there (in Mosul) civilians, schools, hospitals, hospitals!
  18. +1
    23 November 2016 12: 03
    Actually, this is a serious division, which means that the Americans decided to cut off seriously in Mosul, so let them fight! The last real Yankees disappeared in Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and in Vietnam, let's see if they have new ones !!!
  19. +2
    23 November 2016 13: 15
    And I have a question about ammunition.
    Where did the barmaley get so much ammunition ???
    Whatever stocks Saddam did, over the decades of the war, warehouses should have shown the bottom. However, fierce resistance does not stop. If there are 5-6 thousand of them there, then they must spend at least 20 tons of ammunition per day of active fighting, which is 7 tons per year. Where did such stocks come from, like there were no munitions factories in Iraq, and I doubt that they were built there over the years of ISIS.
    In theory, if they run out of ammunition, the war should fade away by itself, you won’t get a lot of cold steel
    1. +1
      23 November 2016 18: 40
      and oil to "brothers" in mind? trade went on, and maybe it is still going on. the same Saudis and other sympathizers. They raised a lot of money for this project. plus the barmaley crushed territories not only with sand, but with infrastructure, banks and people. at the same time, they do not need to build schools from the hospital, and they will not pay pensions either. Therefore, everything is for weapons and for the salaries of the militants. The Bulgarian cartridge factories probably work in three shifts))
  20. +1
    23 November 2016 13: 21
    At the headquarters of Operation Enduring Will, the newspaper was told that “about Iraq arrived 500 military personnel from the staff of the division "who will take over the leadership of the ground forcesstorming the city.

    What kind of headquarters is there? Or translation inaccuracies
  21. +2
    23 November 2016 13: 21
    Good news.
    As Harry Truman said very cleverly (albeit for a different reason), let them kill each other as much as possible, although I do not want to see ISIS winner
  22. +1
    23 November 2016 13: 24
    it doesn’t work for Iraqi staff to leave; let the Abamka give a prize like peace.
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  24. 0
    23 November 2016 14: 04
    I hope that there they will fall
  25. +1
    23 November 2016 14: 08
    Quote: cniza
    Thus, “armored brass knuckles were added to the fist of the paratroopers who assembled the Pentagon near Mosul,” the newspaper notes.


    And they will get there in the "margarine". I do not defend the barmaley, they must be finished off, but the US methods are not playing in the sandbox and they will not stand on ceremony as ours.

    Let's see how they "red" will change all the colors of the rainbow. For information. From cruiser to helicopter: The most disastrous developments in the US Army http://politrussia.com/vooruzhennye-sily/top-5-sa
    mykh-225 /
  26. +1
    23 November 2016 14: 14
    Ice cream, cold beer, all these ridicule is out of place. The mosul was very much raged and there was no exhaust from Iraqi pseudo-parts and other popular squads. The most experienced units were thrown out and eventually they would take the city. In Syria, too, there were only advisers from the Russian Armed Forces in the Syrian army but the picture is different, an example of the capture of Palmyra is eloquent. God bless all soldiers to return home to their families. It is regrettable to admit this, but politicians begin wars and politicians end.
  27. +1
    23 November 2016 15: 05
    Well now, wait for the Americans, the two hundredth will be many times more to return to the United States
  28. +1
    23 November 2016 20: 10
    Units of the 1st Infantry Division of the US Armed Forces, also known as the Big Red One, arrived in Iraq to take part in the assault on Mosul

    Well, now the "barmaley" will begin to multiply "1" by "0"!
    Sorry for the simple American guys, "KIA" will return home, but even more sorry for the local population, who has drank "democracy" to the very mustache !!!
  29. +2
    23 November 2016 20: 27
    1st Infantry - the most sensible division in the United States. They beautifully took Baghdad in 2003. Carefully,
    as in textbooks. [/ quote]
    Jewish fairy tales do not tell the Warrior. After all, it’s not the children who read the news. Other than yourself and the Professor, keep all fools. They bought the commanders of the Republican Guard Saddam, who was responsible for the defense of Baghdad. They reminded of the commanders of the five divisions. The commander of the Republican Guard of Iraq, General Maher Suf concluded a secret deal with the U.S. Army, which provided for the surrender of the compound entrusted to him in exchange for preserving his life and ensuring personal safety, the Lebanese satellite television channel LBC reported.
    According to the channel, on the eve of the entry of the Western Allies into the capital of Iraq, Maher Sufyan ordered the Republican Guard to lay down their arms and go home.
    Thereafter, an Apache helicopter of the United States Air Force picked him up from the Al-Rashid military base near Baghdad and took him to "safety." Before the military operation in Iraq, the Americans bribed Iraqi generals so that they would not resist, MSNBC.com reports with reference to Defense News.

    The military commander, General Tommy Franks, confirmed that special units were involved in negotiations with Iraqi army leaders. “I received letters from Iraqi generals saying, 'Now I work for you,'” Franks told Defense News.
    , Mentioned the commanders of 5 divisions.
    1. +1
      23 November 2016 23: 39
      They may have bought some generals, but local commanders did not capitulate.
      And Iraqi tanks fired at defensive positions. Then, why do you think the generals from selected divisions decided to surrender? - realized with brains that resistance is useless.
      1. +1
        24 November 2016 10: 59
        Any, even the most powerful army, deprived of top leadership is doomed. No matter how the commanders of companies and battalions resisted, the loss of 5 generals automatically implies defeat.
        And the traitors ... well, Allah is their judge ...
        Quote: voyaka uh
        realized by brains that resistance is useless

        For the military, dying for the country is a profession, if you are not ready for it, do not become a military man.
      2. 0
        2 December 2016 20: 15
        There was no resistance in Baghdad, there were battles in Najaf and in the south. A little later, the army and the Baath took out weapons and explosives from the previously prepared warehouses and caches and "the earth began to burn" under the feet of the "liberators"