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During a counterterrorism operation, a wounded soldier was caught under enemy fire. Without hesitation, one of his teammates rushed forward and used his own body as a shield to protect him while the threat was still active. Moments later, the rest of the unit joined the fight, providing covering fire and helping secure the area. The footage captures the split-second decisions and trust that can define combat.
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This footage taken by the Taliban is of the Battle of Kamdesh on October 3, 2009 as depicted in the 2020 film “The Outpost.” On this day, 300 Tailban fighters attacked Combat Outpost (COP) Keating at 6:00am from all sides. You can see on the video the moment the attack is ordered along with American soldiers moving to cover throughout the base. Also visible is an A-10 Thunderbolt II and an AH-64 Apache as they join the fight to stop the attack on the base.
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Navy SEAL Engages ISIS Fighters in Close-Quarters Battle Footage recounts a high-intensity engagement involving Navy SEAL Ephraim Mattos during fighting against ISIS outside Mosul, Iraq. The assault begins with a grenade thrown into a structure holding ISIS fighters, followed by close-quarters combat as the team clears the building under fire. Inside, they discover a hidden tunnel filled with gear and explosive materials. Despite the risk, Mattos chooses to follow his teammate into the tunnel — a decision that underscores the intensity and unpredictability of urban warfare against entrenched fighters.
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