[Russian Sage]

The battle shouldn't be their biggest worry. If they survive
they will have to face the wrath of the liberated Iraqis.

[Teacher317]

If they survive they will have to face the wrath of the liberated Iraqis.

That kind of come-uppance would be glorious to behold.

[VietVet]

And if they survive the Iraqi's after liveration, they face charges as war criminals, as the use of human shields is banned by the treaties establishing the Laws of War.