Bronze Star recipient led stunning victory

Stars & Stripes ^ | June 14, 2005 | Terry Boyd

[SandRat]

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — It was a hell of a show, and Lt. Col. T.C. Williams had a front-row seat.

From his Bradley fighting vehicle, Williams had the perfect view as he directed the battle of Kut during which 1st Armored Division Task Force soldiers fought to retake Kut, south of Baghdad, from Mahdi Army militia.

“I could see who was shooting whom. Streams of colors coming across the river — both ways,” said Williams, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment.

A night fight: hypnotizing, deadly and crucial.

If his Task Force 2-6 troops could secure bridges over the Tigris River, then retake the town, it

[SandRat]

Good story and Warrior with photo of his proud family.

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks so much Sandrat for pinging me! I really enjoyed reading about our Heroes. Yes, They sure do look like a proud family, as they should! :)

[TADSLOS]

After the fight, he learned that President Bush had told Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, the Iraq commander at the time: “Two provisional capitals are in enemy hands. I want one back tomorrow.”

Wow. That's what I call Commander's Intent.

[SandRat]

That's a clear mission statement. Just like the one given Ike - Defeat the Axis.

[traviskicks]

I was going to post the same thing you did. :)