Shootout! - Afghanistan's Deadliest Snipers

Examine the weapons of US fighters in the Middle East and of the Afghani snipers on the other side.

Travel with two military divisions in the mountains of Afghanistan.

What can be done for defense in this unfamiliar territory?

It is unforgiving terrain. Comprised of mountain rocks, hidden caves, and no clear front line, the hiding place of extremists in Afghanistan is a perilous place for American soldiers. Watch as the 10th Mountain Division and 101st Airborne attempt to find the militants behind the September 11 attacks. Their search has wound through this region for over five years. In addition to the topography, they also have to face the deadly skill of Afghani snipers.

Examine the weapons used on both sides. Discover what hardware is best suited for use in this terrain. Learn about the strategy required to utilize these weapons effectively and how servicemen keep themselves from getting locked in the crosshairs of enemy sights. What do they have to trek across these dangerous mountain passes? Revisit some of the firefights that these two U.S. divisions have encountered and watch as they continue to carry out their mission.

Upplagd i sortimentet: 6 Augusti, 2008