Marine Firepower Makes Strong Impression on Iraqi Fighters, Civilians

Associated Press ^ | April 2, 2003 | Ellen Knickmeyer

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DIWANIYAH, Iraq (AP) - The Marines of the 3rd Battalion, 4th Regiment are hoping to make a strong impression. Along the road to Baghdad, U.S. Marines have started knocking on doors - hard. They're sweeping into towns, drawing out and crushing Iraqi attackers, clearing ruling Baath Party militia bases and setting Saddam Hussein's most loyal fighters on the run.

"It's all about showing yourself the Alpha male," said Capt. Brian Lewis of the 1st Tank Battalion, who helped lead the assault on the town of Diwaniyah on Tuesday. "If you establish yourself as the aggressive guy, you're less likely to be messed with."....(snip)

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"It's all about showing yourself the Alpha male," said Capt. Brian Lewis of the 1st Tank Battalion, who helped lead the assault on the town of Diwaniyah on Tuesday. "If you establish yourself as the aggressive guy, you're less likely to be messed with."

Prayers for the continued success of good old American testosterone! ;-)

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Only the second time in my years on FR to post an article already posted. Thanks for catching it.

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That was exactly my reaction when I read this article. I've never been so proud of Americans in my life as I am of these people fighting in Iraq.

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