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2003-02-09 Afghanistan

'Mystery' Afghan troops attack target outside US airbase

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-02-09 08:14 am|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Sorry, is this story saying that they pointed the mortar the wrong way?

They had three hours to figure out where the airbase was and still got it wrong?

Amazing...

Posted by Tony 2003-02-09 11:19:20|| 2003-02-09 11:19:20|| Front Page Top

#2 The Panjiris never did have a real high opinion of Hek's men. Just another example.

Posted by Dishman 2003-02-09 11:35:56|| 2003-02-09 11:35:56|| Front Page Top

#3 Everything they knew about geography and direction-finding they learned in a Madrassah.

"Allah will direct the mortars! Allahu Akhbar! Oh crap! Runnnnnnn......"

Posted by Frank G 2003-02-09 11:53:13|| 2003-02-09 11:53:13|| Front Page Top

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