Comments on: The Battle of Al Busayyah http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm All things military history! Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:09:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: shoupe http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-30349 shoupe Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:22:33 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-30349 there with the scouts-still serving,commisioned now a LTC with three more tours in IRAQ. Still remember those days. there with the scouts-still serving,commisioned now a LTC with three more tours in IRAQ. Still remember those days.

]]> By: spc, pvt, spc, pvt again Herb Ross http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-29582 spc, pvt, spc, pvt again Herb Ross Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:45:03 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-29582 Don't you remember the one wounded iraqi all bloody on the stretcher and angel had his m16 about 3 inches from his beat up mug? I'll never forget the MLRS attack that morning. A sight to see. Don’t you remember the one wounded iraqi all bloody on the stretcher and angel had his m16 about 3 inches from his beat up mug? I’ll never forget the MLRS attack that morning. A sight to see.

]]> By: richard gualtieri http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-23580 richard gualtieri Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:17:34 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-23580 Hi skinner . are you from chicago.I was also in c 6/6 inf Hi skinner . are you from chicago.I was also in c 6/6 inf

]]> By: Askew http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-23072 Askew Thu, 26 May 2011 03:36:53 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-23072 I was in the lead unit of the 1st Phantom Brigade..we were the first brigade of the 1st AD. We were an attached Brigade and before the storm we were 3rd Infantry Division soldiers. we linked up with 1st AD in saudi weeks prior to the assualt. The 1/7 brigade and 4/7 brigade of the 3rd ID as well as the 4-66 armored division made up the 1st brigade of the 1st AD in Desert STorm,,,,we were the Phantom Brigade/1st brigade of 1st Ad in that battle........WE wore 3id patches before , during, and after the war.....but we were proud to be 1st AD soldiers as well in Desert Storm....I still wear both patches Proudly! I was in the lead unit of the 1st Phantom Brigade..we were the first brigade of the 1st AD. We were an attached Brigade and before the storm we were 3rd Infantry Division soldiers. we linked up with 1st AD in saudi weeks prior to the assualt. The 1/7 brigade and 4/7 brigade of the 3rd ID as well as the 4-66 armored division made up the 1st brigade of the 1st AD in Desert STorm,,,,we were the Phantom Brigade/1st brigade of 1st Ad in that battle……..WE wore 3id patches before , during, and after the war…..but we were proud to be 1st AD soldiers as well in Desert Storm….I still wear both patches Proudly!

]]> By: Kevin Colter Sr. http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22572 Kevin Colter Sr. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:14:38 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-22572 I was also in HHC 6/6 Infantry at the battle of Al Busayya, I was in the communications platoon. It's good to see post from fellow soldiers from my old combat unit. I hope all 6/6 infantry soldiers are doing well and good wishes to all. It was a time to remember, Thanks for serving, Cpl. Kevin Colter I was also in HHC 6/6 Infantry at the battle of Al Busayya, I was in the communications platoon. It’s good to see post from fellow soldiers from my old combat unit. I hope all 6/6 infantry soldiers are doing well and good wishes to all.

It was a time to remember,

Thanks for serving,

Cpl. Kevin Colter

]]> By: Bruce Barber http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-20608 Bruce Barber Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:56:55 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-20608 SGT. Barber Blacksheep Company 6/6 Infantry Track two three a part of TF-2-70 We encountered heavy amount of surrendering Iraqi soldiers. We rolled into a mine field at one point which put us on a major delay. I know TOW rockets were fired twice at T-55s and 25MM used on buildings and light vehicles. Oh and the bodies of sheep were every where!!!! Seems they had a large herd of sheep in the town and that artillery attack that lasted for hours must have tossed those sheep every place!!! The tranch line had sleeping bags and boots laying around which means the artillery hit and caught them off gaurd and they just ran for cover leaving there boots behind. SGT. Barber Blacksheep Company 6/6 Infantry Track two three a part of TF-2-70

We encountered heavy amount of surrendering Iraqi soldiers. We rolled into a mine field at one point which put us on a major delay.

I know TOW rockets were fired twice at T-55s and 25MM used on buildings and light vehicles.

Oh and the bodies of sheep were every where!!!! Seems they had a large herd of sheep in the town and that artillery attack that lasted for hours must have tossed those sheep every place!!!

The tranch line had sleeping bags and boots laying around which means the artillery hit and caught them off gaurd and they just ran for cover leaving there boots behind.

]]> By: Greg Skinner http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-19062 Greg Skinner Wed, 26 Jan 2011 06:21:48 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-19062 Skinner here, 2nd platoon, Charlie Company, 6/6, track Charlie two four. I drove a Bradley, though I never trained to. I remember pulling up to town (Al Busayyah) with turrets at 180 degrees and getting shot at pretty good with "small arms" –12.5 mm machine gun. I remember pulling back a bit to let the MRLS rockets do their thing. I remember some killing, but not wiping out a town. We used a bunch of 25 mm HE on buildings and walls and once a person. I don't remember seeing anyone surrender. Cleared a large nearby bunker complex shortly after securing town. Skinner here, 2nd platoon, Charlie Company, 6/6, track Charlie two four.

I drove a Bradley, though I never trained to. I remember pulling up to town (Al Busayyah) with turrets at 180 degrees and getting shot at pretty good with “small arms” –12.5 mm machine gun. I remember pulling back a bit to let the MRLS rockets do their thing. I remember some killing, but not wiping out a town. We used a bunch of 25 mm HE on buildings and walls and once a person. I don’t remember seeing anyone surrender. Cleared a large nearby bunker complex shortly after securing town.

]]> By: ken mohr jr. http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18712 ken mohr jr. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:24:50 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-18712 i dont know if u guys check this reguarly i was wondering if u guys remember a bradley commander named ken mohr i was also wondering if u guys could give me a little more insite as to the battles u fought my father doesnt want to tell me too much any reply would be appreciated, thank you ken mohr jr. i dont know if u guys check this reguarly i was wondering if u guys remember a bradley commander named ken mohr i was also wondering if u guys could give me a little more insite as to the battles u fought my father doesnt want to tell me too much any reply would be appreciated, thank you ken mohr jr.

]]> By: Christopher(cant smoke a rock) Slade http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-18571 Christopher(cant smoke a rock) Slade Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:22:02 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-18571 I also was In HHC 6/6 inf " the "Fighting Regulars"/ "Mail Foot". I was looking for a crest of my old unit to show my kids and ran across this article. It has been almost tweenty years and this is the first time That I ever saw an article on our Unit The Iorn Brigade. Yes I can also verify what Thompson and Barber stated. Not only that but the Destruction of the "B" Brigade of the Medihnah Republican Guard Division on the 27 of February. It was a honor and a privalage to have served with these men. I also would like thank the other units that served along with us. They also deserve their credit also. It was nice to see a article of a time in history that you can point to and be able to tell that you were their. The map also gave me a visual way to show my kids what took place and what role we played in it.Telling someone what happened is not the same as letting them read it. Its In Black and White History Thank You Cpl Christopher ( cant smoke a rock) Slade 6/6 inf "Fighting Regulars" I also was In HHC 6/6 inf ” the “Fighting Regulars”/ “Mail Foot”. I was looking for a crest of my old unit to show my kids and ran across this article. It has been almost tweenty years and this is the first time That I ever saw an article on our Unit The Iorn Brigade. Yes I can also verify what Thompson and Barber stated. Not only that but the Destruction of the “B” Brigade of the Medihnah Republican Guard Division on the 27 of February. It was a honor and a privalage to have served with these men. I also would like thank the other units that served along with us. They also deserve their credit also. It was nice to see a article of a time in history that you can point to and be able to tell that you were their. The map also gave me a visual way to show my kids what took place and what role we played in it.Telling someone what happened is not the same as letting them read it. Its In Black and White History
Thank You

Cpl Christopher ( cant smoke a rock) Slade
6/6 inf “Fighting Regulars”

]]> By: Darryl Barber http://www.armchairgeneral.com/the-battle-of-al-busayyah.htm/comment-page-1#comment-12040 Darryl Barber Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:58:28 +0000 http://armchairgeneral.com/?p=218#comment-12040 I was with HHC 6/6 Infantry, and was with the T.O.C. vehicle, overlooking the town and monitoring the events throughout the assault. I can verify Thompson's account of the KIA (above). There were 8-10 Iraqi 26th Infantry soldiers who surrendered, and to whom we fed MRE's and gave water. Other than that, the account reconciles with my memory of the events of that day. Thank you for this article....it brought back some memories. SPC Darryl Barber 6/6 Infantry "Fighting Regulars" I was with HHC 6/6 Infantry, and was with the T.O.C. vehicle, overlooking the town and monitoring the events throughout the assault. I can verify Thompson’s account of the KIA (above). There were 8-10 Iraqi 26th Infantry soldiers who surrendered, and to whom we fed MRE’s and gave water. Other than that, the account reconciles with my memory of the events of that day. Thank you for this article….it brought back some memories.

SPC Darryl Barber
6/6 Infantry
“Fighting Regulars”

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