Taliban Biker Militia: Anatomy Of A Failed Afghanistan Ambush -- Christian Science Monitor
The Taliban rode Honda motorcycles, but US and Afghanistan troops didn't fall for trap set by hardened, battle-ready insurgents.
Forward Operating Base Nawbahar, Afghanistan - The Taliban had set a trap for the tiny company of Afghan soldiers here, its handful of US mentors and the American helicopters that they expected would rush in to help.
Firing mortars to lure the Americans and Afghans out of their mud-straw base, the motorcycle-borne Taliban headed toward a nearby ravine. Dozens of insurgents with light machine guns, a recoilless rifle and four trucks bearing three anti-aircraft guns and a heavy machine gun were set up in a classic ambush from high ground.
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My Comment: Some days they get you, other days you get them. In this battle, U.S./Afghan forces got them.
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