[Gulf War One]

Liz, you sound like someone who has never eyewitnessed a general engagement, so I rather doubt you are an authority on 'major combat'.

It sounds to me -- with the emphasis on sounds -- the the division headquarters element of the 1st MarDiv was decisively engaged; in other words, in mortal danger of catastrophe, and further, that they acquitted themselves as one would expect of Marines, and carried.

But perhaps we should all wait to hear what really happened. But make no mistake. This was a big deal today. A really big deal.

Semper fidelis.

[TexKat]

Thank you Gulf War One.

[Cboldt]

Based on the tenor of the reports, I think your speculation is quite credible. This was/is a big deal. I'm sure there are lessons to be taken, too. But I'm sure not qualified, nor inclined, to play Monday morning quarterback, our fighting forces have more on the ball than I will ever have.