The First Baghdad Thunder Run, Iraq 2003 - Animated
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American forces secure Baghdad International Airport after overpowering Iraqi resistance, marking the start of the ground assault on Baghdad. Amid intense fighting, Captain Jeffrey Houston's tank is immobilized, leading to a risky armored assault known as the Thunder Run facing heavy Iraqi opposition.
Insights
- The assault on Baghdad International Airport by American forces caught Iraqi Special Republican Guard soldiers off guard due to the collapse of the power grid, leading to a one-sided fight where American tanks easily destroyed Iraqi T-72 tanks.
- Despite facing heavy Iraqi resistance during the Thunder Run armored assault on Baghdad, American forces displayed resilience and quick thinking, such as Captain Conroy's actions in spotting and neutralizing a white truck laden with explosives, showcasing the bravery and tactical acumen of the troops under intense combat situations.
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Recent questions
What event marked the beginning of the ground assault on Baghdad?
The assault on Baghdad International Airport.
Who was relieved of command for unsatisfactory progress during the operation?
Colonel Joe Dow.
What risky armored assault on Baghdad commenced on April 5, 2003?
The Thunder Run.
What decision was made when efforts to put out a fire on a disabled abam failed?
The decision to abandon the vehicle and destroy it.
Who missed the airport exit due to thick smoke but managed to correct the course?
Lieutenant Robert Ball's Abrams.
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