Here’s What It’s Like For Marines Fighting The Taliban

Orvelin Valle
Feb 5, 2020 7:02 PM PST
1 minute read
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SUMMARY

U.S. Marines have been engaging in combat against the Taliban since 2001. While the scenery has changed a bit as Marines have moved to different areas of operation, the fight has remained the same. From small arms to rocket-propelled grenades, the T…

U.S. Marines have been engaging in combat against the Taliban since 2001. While the scenery has changed a bit as Marines have moved to different areas of operation, the fight has remained the same. From small arms to rocket-propelled grenades, the Taliban has continued to attack U.S. forces, and they have responded, often with intense and overwhelming fire.


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This video from Funker 530 gives a good look at what it's like for Marines engaging against the Taliban. With a compilation of regular camera and GoPro footage, this gives a look at what happens in a firefight.

As retired Marine Gen. James Mattis said, "there is nothing better than getting shot at and missed." We definitely agree.

Check it out:

 

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