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4/10/2007

The sounds of war


American Soldier says,

I came across this video and it really drew me in. Halfway through it I realized that I was more mesmerized than anything. The sounds of a fire fight is like no other and you will never forget what it’s like to actually be in one. This video brought me back to a mission that endured the same setup. Placed on a rooftop, rounds coming in from all over. Some passing just feet above you and others impacting right next to you.

God I miss it…

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4 Responses to “The sounds of war”

  1. Kat in GA: A Soldiers' Angel Says:

    Thank you for sharing this with us, and giving us another peek into your world… I saw this video right when I took a break from packing a care package for my new medic… now I’m even more motivated!!!!!!

    God bless… hang in there.

    Posted on April 10th, 2007 at 7:47 pm | Link
  2. alexa kim Says:

    Nothing sounds like that kind of gunfire. Wow.

    Posted on April 10th, 2007 at 9:54 pm | Link
  3. Red2Alpha Says:

    I had to shut it off less than halfway through. Boy, do I remeber that sound. At work my partner sometimes pops popcorn and everytime I remark,” Sounds like a bunch of Iraqis in a firefight”, and everytime he laughs at me. I don’t think that joke will ever get old.

    Posted on April 11th, 2007 at 3:23 am | Link
  4. Kat in GA: A Soldiers' Angel Says:

    now I know why many of my veterans don’t particularly care for fireworks displays anymore, either!

    Posted on April 11th, 2007 at 7:06 am | Link

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