Why did the Italians try to run that checkpoint? Inquiring minds want to know...
Because they were James Bond wannabes.
Why did the Italians try to run that checkpoint? Inquiring minds want to know...
hmmm...they were within 1000 yards of Baghdad Airport. They had an appointment in Rome to get their teeth cleaned?
Now, if I was the least bit suspicious, I'd venture to guess that they wanted to get out of town without answering any questions or providing any information that might lead to the apprehension of the 'kidnappers'.
" A U.S. official said that of all the cars that passed through the checkpoint that night, the reporter's vehicle was the only one fired upon.
"Something that car did caused the soldiers to fire," said the official, who asked not to be named. "