Taliban Snipers in Marja Afghanistan

For several days, and in several places, competent and deliberate marksmen fired on Marine patrols. A video today presents one such event, a firefight between the Marines of Kilo Company, Third Battalion, Sixth Marines, and Taliban fighters, including at least one Taliban gunman the Marines considered to be a sniper.

Full Story – HERE

Very interesting Article.  Also, make sure you watch the video.


Comments

6 responses to “Taliban Snipers in Marja Afghanistan”

  1. That reporter has an awesome voice.

    1. Admin (Mike) Avatar
      Admin (Mike)

      I agree, very soothing and easy to understand. He would be an asset to an audio book company.

      1. It reminds me of the narrator from the movie 300.

  2. Steven S. Avatar
    Steven S.

    As easily accessible Nagants are here in the states I would not doubt that the Taliban have a good supply of them, I own a couple myself and shooting the 7.62x54r they are definitely a powerful and deadly rifle in anyone’s hands.

    1. Admin (Mike) Avatar
      Admin (Mike)

      Yea especially someone that takes the time to learn to actually use the sights :P This new “snipers” seem to be far more skilled than the usual spray and pray jokers.

  3. Surprised there wasnt any blood on the SAW gunners leg, seeing as he managed to mangle his MARPAT pretty bad. Thats a tough material.