Just posted...looks like it's not 120.
12 Marines Reported Dead in Ramadi Attack
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=716&e=2&u=/ap/20040406/ap_on_re_mi_ea/us_iraq_deaths WASHINGTON - Up to a dozen Marines were reported killed in new fighting in Iraq (news - web sites), the Pentagon (news - web sites) said Tuesday.
Reports from the field said dozens of Iraqis attacked a Marine position near the governor's palace in Ramadi, a senior defense official said.
"A significant number" of Marines were killed, and initial reports indicated it might be up to a dozen, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Heavy casualties were inflicted on the insurgents as well, officials said.
It was not immediately known who the attackers were, nor whether the attack was related to fighting under way in nearby Fallujah.
In Fallujah, Marines were pressing an assault promised after the killings and mutilations of four American civilians there last week.
Thanks, boxerblues. The press is in full, destruct mode. What are they going to do when things get really bad in the years ahead? Bow down to Osama, Saddam, Kim (or their 'boss', Enemy #1)?
My post at the DoD thread. Then I'm praying and going to find some homecoming pics to celebrate our courageous troops and their families:
8 U.S. Forces Conducting Raids in Fallujah ~ Update from the fighting at Ar Ramadi: at least 12 brave Marines KIA, 20 wounded. Many enemies captured and killed. Aim true, troops! Our prayers are with you! ~ DoD | 4/06/04 | Jim Garamone
Fox News banner now saying 12 Marines have been killed in the fighting in Ramadi.
No mention of the number of enemies captured and killed by our troops.
FoxNews, our number one mainstream ally, continues to play enemy pics, repeat enemy demands.
Ignore the press, troops.
We know what's at stake, and who's in charge.
Our prayers are with you.