To: Consort
In a fierce battle lasting four hours the Scots DG encountered numerous enemy units less than a mile from their position.Thanks for the post. The Scots DG (with air support) were successful and the airport secured, right?
Are the Scots DG the front line troops - the ones who traditionally marched resolutely in front, drawing enemy fire?
2,363 posted on
03/24/2003 10:12:42 AM PST by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("Our troops are performing as we expected - magnificently." - Gen. Tommy Franks)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Are the Scots DG the front line troops - the ones who traditionally marched resolutely in front, drawing enemy fire?
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards are cavalry forces; they are equipped with the Challger 2 MBT, equivalent to the US' Abrams MBT. Dragoons traditionally were light infantry forces mounted on horse; they would traverse rapidly on horse, then dismount to fight.
2,557 posted on
03/24/2003 10:50:14 AM PST by
Chemist_Geek
("Drill, R&D, and conserve" should be our watchwords! Energy independence for America!)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
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