How the Ambush of U.S. Soldiers in Niger Unfolded | NYT - Visual Investigations

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  • @Tony-rh2nw
    @Tony-rh2nw 6 років тому +4764

    R.I.P. Johnson it was a fun time out at basic training with you didn't think anyone I went to basic with would pass away you were a good dude and father may god rest his soul.

    • @yongt2682
      @yongt2682 6 років тому +98

      omg man.

    • @lordlobezz1769
      @lordlobezz1769 6 років тому +116

      From Canada, Johnson and the rest of the great man that passed will never be forgotten by me , they are all true warriors , Rest in peace

    • @adamtyler8695
      @adamtyler8695 6 років тому +210

      Anthony Streets if ur not bullshitting, thank you for your service bro. Sorry I gotta say it like that, there's a lot of stolen valor in comment sections

    • @mrmacedon
      @mrmacedon 6 років тому +16

      Came to see this video after i watched how us army helps isis fighters to evacuate hahaha its ironic isnt it ?

    • @mynameismynameis666
      @mynameismynameis666 6 років тому +8

      true warrior, wasted as criminal occupants of a foreign country against a force america itself has unleashed in the eighties under kissinger

  • @cbls2242
    @cbls2242 2 роки тому +251

    The last guy showed real courage and defined the term no man gets left behind he seriously returned to save his fallen brother in arms and died next to him words can’t describe the loyalty these men lived with !

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      We’ll look at what courage did to them where’s is they now ?

    • @nathanz7205
      @nathanz7205 Рік тому +1

      @@MJ511KW They will be remembered forever for what they sacrificed. You on the other hand, you really think your ever going to even come close to being a great of a person as these men with an attitude like that? Answering that way really tells alot about yourself. Just hope you understand your a worthless human piece of trash.

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      @@nathanz7205 they’re already forgotten once you leave this video you’ll forget about them

    • @nathanz7205
      @nathanz7205 Рік тому +1

      @@MJ511KW Your reply is proof that you have no idea what your talking about and I'd bet money on you being mentally ill in some form. Good thing no one cares about what you think. Refer to my last sentence on my last reply.

    • @footballophileinaeternum5344
      @footballophileinaeternum5344 Рік тому +30

      @@MJ511KW Pretty sure they'll be remembered much more than you.

  • @mindelo23
    @mindelo23 6 років тому +2920

    I saw the helmet cam video on instagram. It's brutal and leaves lots of questions. Why didn't they have armor vehicles? Air cover? They were literally fighting on their own and with no support.

    • @powderwigwoodenteethmf5037
      @powderwigwoodenteethmf5037 6 років тому +600

      mindelo23 It's pretty common for unconventional troops to use whatever vehicles they can find to blend in. Especially when conventional forces are deployed there. Air support arrived 2 hours into the firefight. It was too late then. I'm more curious why they were equipped with only M4s. I figured a unit would have an SAW for enemy suppression

    • @michaelswords4416
      @michaelswords4416 6 років тому +126

      AKM.45 SHOOTER The white truck had some sort of LMG on it but it where it went i have no clue.

    • @tonyweaver2353
      @tonyweaver2353 6 років тому +173

      Probably because were not supposed to be there.

    • @Collateral0
      @Collateral0 6 років тому +255

      Originally the team was sent in to do recon which is why they were lightly equipped. However a change of plans had them in a different situation. They were ordered to look for a terrorist leader. However they never prepped for such a large enemy force. Btw most special forces teams don't normally carry LMG's unless there operation demands it.

    • @cikiciki1626
      @cikiciki1626 6 років тому +140

      Question : where is the white truck ? 8 vehicle at beginning (according to the narrator) , ambush started, 2 vehicle left behind, and at the final, just 1 vehicle still stuck at the ambush site???? Where the heck is everybody ( at the others 7 vehicle)??

  • @hassanjawad9366
    @hassanjawad9366 6 років тому +2422

    May these warriors rest in peace. Respect

    • @maxmudxareed1345
      @maxmudxareed1345 6 років тому +34

      HHH They were transgressors and oppressors but Allah is their judge ,we don't what he will do with them

    • @maxmudxareed1345
      @maxmudxareed1345 6 років тому +6

      HHH They were transgressors and oppressors but Allah is their judge ,we don't what he will do with them

    • @Spider-Too-Too
      @Spider-Too-Too 6 років тому +1

      Hassan Jawad man, they got killed in their first trail by fire

    • @blueyes2x561
      @blueyes2x561 6 років тому +8

      Hassan Jawad yeah just like the ones from Benghazi right? It’s the same thing without the pointing the finger at the right person. This is trumps fault.

    • @basharal-assad105
      @basharal-assad105 6 років тому +2

      Owen Bunny What do you mean by their 1st trial by fire? These guys have been on multiple deployments and combat firefights. Not their first rodeo.

  • @СергейС-к4б
    @СергейС-к4б 6 років тому +986

    RIP brave soldiers! Сondolences to relatives! From russian paratroopers! Мир вашему дому!

    • @deroxanlit4181
      @deroxanlit4181 3 роки тому +5

      Lol brave?!!!

    • @deroxanlit4181
      @deroxanlit4181 3 роки тому +10

      How are they brave ? They got ambushed! It was not like they went into a battlefield with the whole military. US soldiers thought themselves are superior but they are paper tiger

    • @capncake8837
      @capncake8837 3 роки тому +97

      @@deroxanlit4181 I think anyone who signs up to possibly get killed is brave.

    • @stalkwastaken8649
      @stalkwastaken8649 3 роки тому +86

      @@deroxanlit4181 Outnumbered and outgunned and killed 20+ militants lol

    • @avap0n459
      @avap0n459 3 роки тому +47

      @@deroxanlit4181 I would like to see you in that situation

  • @freshvee8682
    @freshvee8682 6 років тому +617

    I still acknowledge the tactics used by these soldiers. They fought till their last breath even without any cover and sustainable measures to grant their lives. They really knew they were gonna die. And never been coward.
    I call the white vur which drove off as cowards and unprofessional tactical military standard. NO ONE IS LEFT BEHIND, WE’LL DIE TOGETHER.

    • @butaneveins
      @butaneveins 6 років тому +6

      amen

    • @filipinophreak
      @filipinophreak 6 років тому +16

      Tell that to Marcus latrell lone survivor

    • @whitecommunistbunny1102
      @whitecommunistbunny1102 6 років тому +54

      Warren Albuna he stayef with his squad till he was the last alive so emm he still stuck to the "we die together" the saying dosent mean yous all have to die it means if your gonna die atleast its better to die with your squad

    • @Stateofmind00
      @Stateofmind00 6 років тому +25

      Only brainwashed die together

    • @garthstewart6099
      @garthstewart6099 6 років тому

      The fight started out 42 vs 50, and this is actually a disaster for us.

  • @mrj4990
    @mrj4990 6 років тому +576

    No amount of training can prepare you for overwhelming odds like that, Just like Operation Red Wings, 4 seals were bested by 30+ troops. Axelson was so desperate and out of options that he attempted to bury himself in dirt hoping the Taliban would patrol by him. Kristensen was just killed by the initial overwhelming fire from the bad spot they were initially on on the top of the rock face. What I am getting at is there should be not outcry over their performances which I see from a few bad eggs on here. Special Forces are at their rightful apex of efficiency with support, this "advising" term we use nowadays in the middle east, Philippines and Africa needs to stop, a drone be within a 30 minute response range no matter where in the world, our troops deserve that and I will gladly pay the beautiful taxes to ensure we can do that for them. They were all men, one of them basically a kid, who fought and died, in a situation where supporting forces dropped the ball. Rest in peace men.

    • @youraverageimperialguard7932
      @youraverageimperialguard7932 6 років тому +35

      Yeah, how about no drones. Drones are how you turn a Nation against you and leads to serious war crimes and crimes against humanity. How about we just don't go into other countries and stop doing wars?

    • @given_light2012
      @given_light2012 6 років тому +6

      Ju-87 Stuka Actually it was over well over 100 militants vs the SEALs and the SEALs took out alot of them but reinforcements kept showing up.

    • @given_light2012
      @given_light2012 6 років тому +1

      Joshua18A0370 not saying they weren't they're all badass RIP

    • @AMAZIGH691
      @AMAZIGH691 6 років тому +24

      WRONG!!! During operation Red Wings the 4 Navy Seals were moslikely fighting against 6-8 rebels. Know your facts man.

    • @mynameismynameis666
      @mynameismynameis666 6 років тому +3

      just read what kissinger did and then ask yourself who you are actually fighting or what for

  • @Hell5426
    @Hell5426 6 років тому +543

    R.I.P. soldier souls. Respect from Russia and big health to all of their families. Sry bad eng.

    • @lyleverything3861
      @lyleverything3861 6 років тому +27

      Respect from india, olympian swimmer here

    • @elias1208
      @elias1208 3 роки тому +9

      Respect from North Korea, Hugs and kisses to all american soldiers and their families

    • @empireoffrandymapping1397
      @empireoffrandymapping1397 3 роки тому +15

      @@elias1208 cap

    • @empireoffrandymapping1397
      @empireoffrandymapping1397 3 роки тому +9

      @@elias1208 you’re name isn’t even Korean plus it’s banned there

    • @angina50
      @angina50 3 роки тому +2

      @@empireoffrandymapping1397 Touch grass.

  • @Peter-ox7wh
    @Peter-ox7wh 6 років тому +94

    RIP you were brave,you fight until the end.
    Respect from Spain.

  • @josephyang4997
    @josephyang4997 6 років тому +66

    Such a terrible tragedy. Bless the families of the fallen.

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      They were very ugly

  • @hallanful
    @hallanful 6 років тому +284

    R.I.P. heros. My respect from Brazil.

    • @produccionesnova9529
      @produccionesnova9529 6 років тому +24

      Heroes?

    • @hallanful
      @hallanful 6 років тому

      Producciones Nova Não entendeu ?

    • @produccionesnova9529
      @produccionesnova9529 6 років тому +27

      Invading countries and murdering innocent women and children is being a 'hero' for you?

    • @produccionesnova9529
      @produccionesnova9529 6 років тому +7

      That is what they tell you at school? Don't worry I don’t think you are stupid. You just have a bad luck when thinking.

    • @produccionesnova9529
      @produccionesnova9529 6 років тому +7

      Ok! Then I will link you a video of american soldiers killing innocent civilians and laughing and celebrating afterwards they're dead. Or another one of a marine in a humvee displaying a water bottle to thirsty children making them run chasing the car while laughing at them, or thousands of children killed by american bombs or White Phosphorus which is a crime of war! Or American soldiers running over civilians in iraq with their humvees and shooting at them! Stop being so blind!

  • @yymnyy-aq3592
    @yymnyy-aq3592 5 років тому +21

    Respect from France 🙏🏼

  • @jiggaman2919
    @jiggaman2919 6 років тому +95

    I was almost in tears. I feel they were failed by our government. There is no way that should have ever happened. They were left to die😤😢

    • @deroxanlit4181
      @deroxanlit4181 3 роки тому +4

      They are not brave

    • @patrickoconnor3170
      @patrickoconnor3170 3 роки тому +28

      @@deroxanlit4181 stop talking

    • @poopmcpoop3855
      @poopmcpoop3855 3 роки тому +18

      @@deroxanlit4181 tf u talking about

    • @deroxanlit4181
      @deroxanlit4181 3 роки тому +1

      @@poopmcpoop3855 you can’t read? I said they were not brave.they were ambushed and had no choice but to fight the enemies. If they knew enemies forces were that large then they would have never gone there. The mission was initial classified as low risk. if it were high risk missions, then they would never have patrolling the area.

    • @poopmcpoop3855
      @poopmcpoop3855 3 роки тому +28

      @@deroxanlit4181 U said they are not brave, at least they were brave enough to enlist.

  • @truisaaac9999
    @truisaaac9999 3 роки тому +65

    A True warriors death they lived fighting till the last breath with a tremendous amount of honor may these brave soldiers Rest In Peace and may their families find closure...

  • @jessicagaringer3207
    @jessicagaringer3207 4 роки тому +18

    Heart breaking. I hate that this happens to anyone. The footage was gutwrenching to watch. May these heros rest in paradise. 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕

  • @icewallowcome8687
    @icewallowcome8687 4 роки тому +56

    I use to play football with Johnson, he was a very competitive and tuff guy, rest easy man😔

  • @albertbargas5351
    @albertbargas5351 3 роки тому +18

    Condolences to their loved ones, you are still in our prayers. Brave men and the back bone this nation. God Bless America.

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      No they’re not shut your mouth

  • @kylebullard4780
    @kylebullard4780 6 років тому +236

    Regardless of how you feel about the US playing policemen all around the world these soldiers died fighting for you and many before them have paid in blood for this country.

    • @podnozulo4213
      @podnozulo4213 6 років тому +14

      Kyle Bullard How correct you are unfortunately some people just don't understand how these terrorist operate the spread like ants everywhere and the our policy is to stop further attacks against the USA and our allies fight the war there if not it will be in our country God bless these troops and there families and thank you for your comment.

    • @urlastnownow9398
      @urlastnownow9398 6 років тому +4

      Box Addict yes sir sad and f up our freedom is not in jeopardy from there but from our very own government

    • @kevinb.3656
      @kevinb.3656 6 років тому +33

      Kyle Bullard i get your point, and where youre coming from, but they are not dying for me. They are dying for a senseless cause by a government who only cares about exploiting natural resources or turning countries into vessels for the U.S own gain. And that is even a sader reason to die for. So for that rest in piece, and may God have levrage towards their actions.

    • @razvannecsoiu4239
      @razvannecsoiu4239 6 років тому +4

      they died running

    • @ret1608
      @ret1608 6 років тому +10

      no they didn't stop spreading that lie... I myself a soldier n don't believe this crap

  • @theoryglobe4486
    @theoryglobe4486 6 років тому +98

    rip

  • @citygent4634
    @citygent4634 6 років тому +8

    Thank you for making this available. I appreciate the detailes relayed in the simulations.

  • @cardion411
    @cardion411 6 років тому +6

    Just sad, incredibly sad. Thanks to those brave men. Thank you NYT for getting us better insight.

  • @richboy6278
    @richboy6278 4 роки тому +24

    God bless their souls. They are gone but not forgotten. Sincere condolences goes out to their family and love ones. I pray for them every time I get a chance.

  • @TheHoustonsonlyleroy
    @TheHoustonsonlyleroy 6 років тому +6

    Not only great Americans, but great citizens in this world. Much respect for the brave.

  • @murdelabop
    @murdelabop 6 років тому +140

    So, now can we have a House continuing committee, and 11 congressional investigations?

    • @chaosXP3RT
      @chaosXP3RT 6 років тому +6

      murdelabop Why? Did this happen over the course of 12 hours? Did this involve Special Forces having to protect State Department officials that didn't get the adequate protection they needed in the first place? Did the head of the State Department ignore them while the fought and died?

    • @murdelabop
      @murdelabop 6 років тому +28

      chaosXpert : Because you can bet that's what would have happened if this incident had happened during the Obama administration or under a Hillary Clinton administration.

    • @chaosXP3RT
      @chaosXP3RT 6 років тому +3

      murdelabop They criticize Trump's Administration for everything else, including hin eating chicken with a fork and possibly being afraid of stairs, what's stopping them from doing the same here? Nothing, unless there isn't anything to make a fuss about or there's more important things to attack him for.

    • @murdelabop
      @murdelabop 6 років тому +20

      chaosXpert : No, and it didn't involve a US ambassador leaving behind his military escort against the advice from his own staff, intentionally putting himself and his embassy beyond effective aid, and getting himself and his embassy killed. This incident was just American soldiers doing what soldiers do. Now, if one of them had been the son of a congressman then you could bet gold bars that Congress would be going nuts over it. But a Republican congress can't be seen questioning a Republican presidential administration.

    • @baybum7
      @baybum7 6 років тому +10

      @chaosXpert Hah! you're making the case so specific for Hillary, it's so obvious you're just another Trump apologist and GOP hypocrite.

  • @thijssnijders6590
    @thijssnijders6590 6 років тому +7

    They fought till the end.. rest in peace to these great warriors

  • @djbdyckfbsgsg9176
    @djbdyckfbsgsg9176 6 років тому +73

    Question. Couldn't they just get in the car and drive off? I'm just curious. I may be missing something idk honestly.
    Edit 2 years later: thanks for the info y’all, makes more sense now, i hope the soldier who died there rip.

    • @hatad321
      @hatad321 6 років тому +49

      The car wasn't armored, it wouldn't of withstood the gunfire. They had Technicals after them, Pick-up trucks with mounted machineguns.

    • @slopcrusher3482
      @slopcrusher3482 6 років тому +17

      It would have been like shooting a rifle at a peice of tinfoil, the cat wasn’t armoured

    • @mrbones26691
      @mrbones26691 6 років тому +2

      Aren't SOPs to punch through an ambush?

    • @angelestrada6439
      @angelestrada6439 6 років тому +23

      They were American. Look at the direction of the flag on their shoulder. Those colors never run!

    • @MrHumes-nv1zr
      @MrHumes-nv1zr 6 років тому +32

      Heavy initial gunfire, non armored vehicles, flat tires, loose sand, constantly being pressured. They wasnt driving nowhere.

  • @prcoveselomuhabbetler1913
    @prcoveselomuhabbetler1913 3 роки тому +5

    Respect from turkey

  • @rupertsmith5815
    @rupertsmith5815 4 роки тому +1

    Respect and may you Rest In Peace from France

  • @santagato7137
    @santagato7137 4 роки тому +5

    They died under the never forgetting colors of the red, white and blue. True respects for those warriors fighting till the last of it. True heroes, words can't really describe the respect we have for those men, and a salute from Costa Rica. 🇺🇸♥🇨🇷

  • @jmbig
    @jmbig 6 років тому +2

    Hello, I am a former French soldier, saying that we refused our help to Americans is not only wrong but also unfair. Without us, your losses would have been greater !! The French have a long history in Africa because it was a part of their colonial empire, that's why we have a good experience of the field, and when I see the simulations of the ambush ..... I am totally surprised !! it's incredible !! all that was not to be done was done. 1) ignorance of the terrain, people, customs 2) mixed patrols, local, US, nested 3) no medium weapons, type 50 caliber, 20mm gun, grenade launcher, rocket launcher, light armored vehicles, air support 4 ) which brings us to the deadliest of errors, underestimate the adversary, and despise his allies (the French) by not coordinating with them and not asking for their help and support BEFORE the mission, because in this case, a specific air support would have been made available as well as helicopters and reinforcements troops, whereas these means were mobilized elsewhere to support other missions to the neighboring mali where our army is implied 5) to call the rescue at the last moment , without the pilots of the mirages can make a distinction between friends and enemies, and ask rescue helicopters in the middle of this mess to evacuate the survivors and then say that the French are good for nothing? to see traitors? while these means were probably taken from French soldiers to rescue YOUR soldiers? 6) it's hard and tiring to be your "allies" especially when you know what you think of us .... and I think of my comrades dead in Afghanistan, while you empty our bottles of wine in your gutters because we did not want to go to Iraq for false reasons, to the lies of YOUR rulers that cost the lives of so many of YOUR soldiers ... 8) but the "Cheese-eating surrender monkeys" still came for your guys, despite everything ....

    • @ek7404
      @ek7404 6 років тому

      jm big Those saying that the French refused to help Americans are civilians that don’t know the entire situation. Don’t let it bother you, brother.

    • @jmbig
      @jmbig 6 років тому +1

      hello Ed Kim yes I think and I hope that's the case, because I have already met American soldiers and they are good guys. At the level of the soldiers on the ground, we obeys the orders, we are not responsible for the politicians who lead us. And, unfortunately, it is with OUR blood that they pay themselves THEIR mistakes and THEIR lies

  • @hipfirehippie3474
    @hipfirehippie3474 6 років тому +45

    RIP Heroes.

    • @adelraad891
      @adelraad891 6 років тому +4

      Hipfire Hippie hero's lol

    • @mrbrainbob5320
      @mrbrainbob5320 6 років тому +6

      adel lazer yes they are you got a problem with that muslim?

  • @niteshyalamanchili4713
    @niteshyalamanchili4713 4 роки тому +2

    R. I. P, brothers. They will pay the price for that in a large scale.

  • @codeinecowboy8607
    @codeinecowboy8607 5 років тому +5

    RIP to these men, let’s stop sending troops into unnecessary war

  • @nickdiazfan69
    @nickdiazfan69 2 роки тому +1

    May we all take a moment of silence for the soldiers that lost there lives fighting for there country R.I.P

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      What country ? They’re in Africa they shouldn’t have been there in the first place also moments of silence is useless because they’re dead get over it

  • @navuria3373
    @navuria3373 5 років тому +28

    RIP my countries warriors 😞🙏🏻 truly saddens me

    • @falhouisalhe5346
      @falhouisalhe5346 3 роки тому

      Was trampled on the American occupation soldiers

  • @BMWI-gk9wh
    @BMWI-gk9wh 5 років тому

    The full 40min video is still out there showing some REAL heart ❤️

  • @360kombat
    @360kombat 4 роки тому +6

    Rest In Peace 🙏🏽 soldier’s
    Also for the family’s

  • @redhussar1436
    @redhussar1436 4 роки тому +2

    God bless them! Thank you for your bravery! From Hungary.

  • @lylehill8617
    @lylehill8617 5 років тому +4

    I can just amagine if those soldiers had wife's and children I'm pretty sure they would have been thinking of them in their last few minutes of life RIP from Australia

  • @drphot6050
    @drphot6050 2 роки тому +2

    Truly hope they never make a Hollyweird film out of this tragic story. And never forget these types of horrific events happen all the time in other countries and major cities in America. Military, everyday citizens, or Gangs you just never know.

  • @importantname
    @importantname 6 років тому +64

    Why are US troops dieing in central africa?

    • @strogarth6752
      @strogarth6752 6 років тому +63

      They were there to train the countries national army. So the army could fight against ISIS...

    • @omarlebanon6361
      @omarlebanon6361 6 років тому +34

      Because of the massive uranium reserve found in the country ( nijer ) . This country is controlled by france . You can see the french army there. They have a military airport. French fighters launch airstrikes every day on mali against isis.

    • @jorisspeelberg1234
      @jorisspeelberg1234 6 років тому +2

      2cer3al But they created ISIS and support countries that openly supply them (Saudi Arabia & Turkey)

    • @iversontorres9697
      @iversontorres9697 6 років тому

      false

    • @InfamousMedia
      @InfamousMedia 6 років тому +1

      Omar Hakim this sounds quite believable but have you any sources?

  • @danielmaurer4859
    @danielmaurer4859 2 роки тому

    cant imagine how scared they must have been. "the bravest men dont ever fight again"

  • @gearup3027
    @gearup3027 3 роки тому +2

    Respect to those soldiers from INDIA.

  • @coolbeans7349
    @coolbeans7349 2 роки тому +2

    insane training, no man left behind. these guys are true fighters.

    • @MJ511KW
      @MJ511KW Рік тому

      Where are they now ? 😂😂

  • @imabadmofosofux2348
    @imabadmofosofux2348 5 років тому +31

    Never knew any if these warriors god bless them all 🙏🙏 🙏🙏

    • @Palestine4Ever169
      @Palestine4Ever169 5 років тому +1

      imabadmofosofux2
      God bless terrorists???

    • @daaaanyol
      @daaaanyol 4 роки тому

      the arabian falcon WE WUZ KANGZ we kinda know who the terrorist here is, akhmed

  • @carbon0704
    @carbon0704 4 роки тому +2

    Rip heros respect from Turkey

  • @dive_like_grinch
    @dive_like_grinch 6 років тому +60

    RIP boys!

  • @eltoroloco1936
    @eltoroloco1936 3 роки тому +1

    Never forgotten ....Rest in Peace warriors.

  • @kaianttila1619
    @kaianttila1619 6 років тому +62

    Where did the white car go to?

    • @pyrimad8
      @pyrimad8 6 років тому

      Blew up?

    • @Xxxthesquidguyxxx
      @Xxxthesquidguyxxx 6 років тому +18

      They left

    • @The_yeffy1
      @The_yeffy1 6 років тому +13

      Both cars were probably told to disengage and catch up to the convoy. The militants obviously had the upper hand and were going to eventually flank them. Black car probably provided cover for White to get in and drive off. Then black car must have been under serious heavy fire and just couldn't get away. Keep in mind too that these soldiers had little to no combat experience and they had to deal with an Ambush alone.

    • @garthstewart6099
      @garthstewart6099 6 років тому +6

      Some retreated and left the others to die.

    • @pelvis_assley
      @pelvis_assley 6 років тому +3

      Why the black Cruiser didn't flee with all passengers on board?

  • @johnredcorn5980
    @johnredcorn5980 5 місяців тому +1

    You should see the text messages these guys sent begging for help. This is pathetic and our government should be held accountable.

    • @childskites6346
      @childskites6346 3 місяці тому

      this is the reality of war. this happened in a other country not on USA soil.

  • @Collateral0
    @Collateral0 6 років тому +4

    Ladavid johnson was not a "green beret" he was attached to the 3rd special forces group as there mechanic. As shown by him wearing a red beret while the others were wearing green. He may have beed sfod-b or sfod-c which are logistics groups for special operations. The other 3 were all U.S. army special forces of the 3rd special forces group.

    • @wolf7el356
      @wolf7el356 2 роки тому +1

      LaDavid was actually going to become a Green Beret. I was in Q course with him & he dreamed of being a Green Beret, he just got cycled out on his first attempt but was being give a chance to pass selection after he came back from this particular mission with 3rd group.

  • @H0DLTHED0R
    @H0DLTHED0R 6 років тому +1

    So sad. Prayers for the families.

  • @jmoultrie13
    @jmoultrie13 5 років тому +5

    RIP to my good friend throughout my time in the Q course. Black was such a nice and smart guy. DOL

  • @erickmachuca5597
    @erickmachuca5597 3 роки тому +1

    I've seen the bodycam video and it's so heartbreaking

  • @emiliosalazar9962
    @emiliosalazar9962 Рік тому +7

    Got what they deserved.

  • @delanorichards3471
    @delanorichards3471 4 роки тому +1

    This still touch my heart rip bro ...just how things go down make u feel the pain

  • @rnrainam7919
    @rnrainam7919 6 років тому +9

    the strategy of Reverse attacked is awesome 😎 In ambushed we can't just hold and fight back there cause the enemy had always an advantage but sometimes it's depends on the environment of the place ..... RIP boys RESPECT

  • @osamazu4553
    @osamazu4553 Рік тому +1

    R.I.P

  • @markrigsby2107
    @markrigsby2107 6 років тому +50

    What are US troops doing there?

    • @visigoth3696
      @visigoth3696 6 років тому +1

      Tom Stack except in the vietnam war, thw USA were supporting south vietnam.

    • @lclrogers9135
      @lclrogers9135 6 років тому +1

      They were green beret soldiers so they must’ve been there during a covert operation, green berets are known for doing this kind of stuff

    • @andytorres4608
      @andytorres4608 6 років тому +16

      They were helping Nigerians fight ISIS militants

    • @mynameismynameis666
      @mynameismynameis666 6 років тому +19

      oh, you mean the isis militants they themselves have created in iraq and afghanistan? who are supported by saudi arabia and israel, both of which are US allies
      this is a strawman enemy to steal more ressources

    • @eggyagustino6804
      @eggyagustino6804 6 років тому

      Lessons: don't separated just like a children looking for a candy

  • @TeddyYT-pc6ue
    @TeddyYT-pc6ue 4 роки тому +1

    I saw the GoPro footage, so sad you could see the blood pour out of his body. So distressing to even watch.

  • @dannggg
    @dannggg 6 місяців тому +3

    Here to tell u guys today that the guys responsible for their ambush are now dead. Killed by Malian soldiers.

  • @Dosindapendence
    @Dosindapendence 6 років тому +2

    R.I.P US soldier's True hero's..Much Respect from Italy.

  • @farahdahir8554
    @farahdahir8554 6 років тому +17

    What are they doing in other people's countries in the first place???

    • @hatad321
      @hatad321 6 років тому +11

      Isis has been conducting operations in Africa for awhile now. Most of the roles are actually non-combat, instructing African Troops

  • @joshuajayden77
    @joshuajayden77 6 років тому

    Great analysis.

  • @ohyessuperhot5914
    @ohyessuperhot5914 2 роки тому +10

    Rest In Peace you brave soldiers you never should have had to do that it makes me tear up knowing this isn’t a dumb video game and they are gone forever They will be avenged

  • @musikhusetr1400
    @musikhusetr1400 6 років тому +1

    respect from Denmark

  • @freedomloverusa3030
    @freedomloverusa3030 6 років тому +3

    Make god bless them, they were the best of america, rest in peace brothers. THANK YOU

  • @ShadraqsVids16
    @ShadraqsVids16 3 роки тому +1

    Why did the video cut? Was he making edits in the middle of a firefight? And why did they stay there?

    • @nikanor8152
      @nikanor8152 3 роки тому

      Video was apparently released by the militants as propaganda. I'd guess they removed parts where the SF dudes dropped some of the militants or said so

  • @youreonlyadream
    @youreonlyadream 6 років тому +4

    i still dont get why they left them behind. they couldve easily taken over the ambush if the other cars joined. or was it that the last 2 cars thought they were fighting, and then noticed nobody was staying. so they were forced to fight... why didnt they come back to help, no one should be left behind. idont get it.

    • @lucash5025
      @lucash5025 6 років тому

      and we never will. It is brutal watching the full video seeing these guys get gunned down and shot to death, something that should not have happened

    • @oldliberal4521
      @oldliberal4521 6 років тому

      It honestly could've been anything. It could have very easily been that they sustained a casualty so the other car left sooner.

    • @jodifu6274
      @jodifu6274 6 років тому +1

      Looks easy from the comfort of your computer screen, but having been a combat medic (corpsman) with marines, believe me things are much more chaotic than they look on video. That's why it's called "the fog of battle".

  • @tHaH4x0r
    @tHaH4x0r 6 років тому +1

    I think the biggest mistake would be the lack of communication that the other vehicles flee, whilst some stay to fight either disabled or not. If a relatively large part of the force (especially with important elements ) is left behind, they should have halted as well.

  • @010587impala
    @010587impala 6 років тому +6

    Heroes

    • @adelraad891
      @adelraad891 6 років тому

      010587impala yeah right lol

    • @hubsda7883
      @hubsda7883 6 років тому

      010587impala Nope

  • @sbdru
    @sbdru 4 роки тому +1

    So sad.....RIP to the brave fallen heroes.

  • @mikeletterst9882
    @mikeletterst9882 3 роки тому +5

    Very nice ambush! Truly beautiful and I would like to see more.

    • @theveganteacher6990
      @theveganteacher6990 3 роки тому

      thats not cool😕

    • @JustplaY2011
      @JustplaY2011 3 роки тому +3

      @@theveganteacher6990 but dying for Israel is.

    • @theveganteacher6990
      @theveganteacher6990 3 роки тому

      @@JustplaY2011 tf u talking about?🤨

    • @JustplaY2011
      @JustplaY2011 3 роки тому +3

      @@theveganteacher6990 im talking about the soldiers. it should be pretty obvious to anyone with half a brain that america is just a modern golem of israel.

  • @armondogarcia7532
    @armondogarcia7532 2 роки тому

    R.I.P to all who passed.. Man that hade to be terrifying.

  • @EnchantedTheForest
    @EnchantedTheForest 6 років тому +9

    Republic Of Turkey supports Usa
    RIP Heroes God Bless The Usa

  • @chonturn9793
    @chonturn9793 2 роки тому +2

    RIP…Thanks for your service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @TitanXPrototypeX
    @TitanXPrototypeX 6 років тому +6

    I feel like the other guys that fled quickly, knew that the ambush was about to happen...

  • @hypersp3ce596
    @hypersp3ce596 2 роки тому

    I actually saw the video of them in the ambush. The way they get stripped of their equipment after dying. Horrible stuff man.

  • @a.fuentes1891
    @a.fuentes1891 6 років тому +7

    A last stand to the end. Shame on those who ran away from battle leaving his comrades behind to face the enemy alone; that's the must disgusting and dishonorable act a man can do. May these brave warriors who died in battle enter Valhöll.

    • @a.fuentes1891
      @a.fuentes1891 6 років тому +1

      MALA2243 Well my friend, there's a rule every soldier should follow. "You train with them, you die with them". If you make an oath to never abandon your brothers in arms, you must keep that oath at all costs (including death) for the sake of honor, valor, respect and brotherhood. For it is more difficult returning home knowing that you left your brothers in arms die while you ran; when you had the opportunity to even whistand the enemy if you kept by the side of your brothers.
      For it is more difficult to live shamefully in the society with dishonor knowing that you survived by cowardice; left your courage and your friends die, and didn't had an honorable death by the side of your brothers in arms in battle. But I get your point.

    • @a.fuentes1891
      @a.fuentes1891 6 років тому

      MALA2243 Neither were you my friend. Have a nice day!

  • @emresubasi11
    @emresubasi11 3 роки тому

    After these years, still ı cant understand, how could it be possible... God bless these brave men who are fighting for humanity...

    • @r.p5380
      @r.p5380 3 роки тому +2

      They aren't fighting for humanity they are fighting for their nation

    • @vyepez500
      @vyepez500 2 роки тому

      @@r.p5380 Ok so we let Isis expand , would you imagine if Isis have in the near future the same technology , Belic power and money like the US Military ?

    • @vyepez500
      @vyepez500 2 роки тому

      @@r.p5380 what will happen is this video but the victims this time will be your family

  • @neemmol7734
    @neemmol7734 5 років тому +4

    Why didn't they just make a run for it? They had two vehicles the other vehicle went on. Or if I'm missing something correct me.

    • @AaronRowland-y5w
      @AaronRowland-y5w 5 років тому

      That's what I was thinking they should of took off really fast when they encountered them

    • @dilyan-2904
      @dilyan-2904 5 років тому

      @@AaronRowland-y5w it's American ego that they are better, stronger than anyone.

    • @tommygun8353
      @tommygun8353 5 років тому +2

      Aaron Rowland they were attempting to leave however they got pinned and were helping with casualties and when it came time for them to get out, they couldn’t as they were completely surrounded

    • @mikeybroe1
      @mikeybroe1 3 роки тому +3

      @@dilyan-2904 stfu

  • @jakecollier9691
    @jakecollier9691 6 років тому +2

    fair winds and following seas. rest easy warriors.

  • @donbrassco301
    @donbrassco301 6 років тому +9

    If you think some of these Mofo people you training have your back.please!They only there for a pay check👈 # Send a whole team for now on!

  • @QwertyKnight24
    @QwertyKnight24 4 дні тому

    That’s why you always drive THROUGH an ambush

  • @pablosalazarsojo3877
    @pablosalazarsojo3877 Рік тому +5

    Kudos to the ambushers

  • @nkit30
    @nkit30 6 років тому

    R.I.P HEROES.
    Respect from India

  • @blagsreport4763
    @blagsreport4763 6 років тому +5

    The message here is a simple one. Don't trust African forces they will always desert you. RIP warriors.

  • @jakehansen3418
    @jakehansen3418 6 років тому

    I saw this almost exact video on liveleak without the narration on liveleak last month did you guys steal it or just waited to upload it on UA-cam?

  • @theonlyonemrz954
    @theonlyonemrz954 6 років тому +14

    they where Doing something they Had no business doing

    • @butaneveins
      @butaneveins 6 років тому +2

      dude theyre just enlisted guys getting told what to do lol

    • @wolfof
      @wolfof 6 років тому +5

      fighting against ISIS is our business, buddy

    • @garthstewart6099
      @garthstewart6099 6 років тому +2

      Assassination mission; and they got pawned!

    • @abeenr2
      @abeenr2 6 років тому

      yh fighting isis and giving them weapons at the same time is ur business

    • @chemistjunior1529
      @chemistjunior1529 5 років тому

      @Thedwarvenpower you are training someone who is Smarter than you

  • @brandysterling2829
    @brandysterling2829 6 років тому +1

    My respect to you brothers and falling brothers

  • @tasel5791
    @tasel5791 6 років тому +7

    I mean, ok, they were fighting without proper equipment. But they also called in for a danger close that got denied by the french airfoce..??

    • @tou7331
      @tou7331 6 років тому +1

      Tasel the french dont like war...

    • @peletsoivre9110
      @peletsoivre9110 6 років тому +9

      The french were involved in this war since 2013 taking 22 fatalities for themselves and killing 1200 terrorists, your statement is rather unfair despite this incident.

    • @jasonrose9062
      @jasonrose9062 6 років тому +3

      The French Mirage pilots had no comms with the US Army operators.

    • @balecalduin1993
      @balecalduin1993 6 років тому +5

      Denied? Are you kidding me? Anything to sh!t on the French, no matter what, even when they save your own... disgusting, and truly ungrateful.

    • @balecalduin1993
      @balecalduin1993 6 років тому +5

      Comments like that make me (a French citizen) wish we TRULY didn't get involved. If my country hadn't acted, we wouldn't be talking about only 4 deaths... talking about ungratefulness. With friends like that...

  • @stussymishka
    @stussymishka Рік тому +1

    this is chilling smh

  • @SKgyebaek
    @SKgyebaek 6 років тому +6

    i dont think the last two died next to each other like that if you look at the footage johnson goes down after getting shot while wright continues to run away eventually to get shot down. and i wonder why the footage cuts so often.

    • @sharp5854
      @sharp5854 6 років тому +2

      ROKMC Rec. prolly because they didn’t want us to see them taking their guys down with them!

    • @SKgyebaek
      @SKgyebaek 6 років тому +5

      yes i read that they killed 21 militants that probably explains the constant cutting of the footage

    • @hunterboyd9211
      @hunterboyd9211 6 років тому +3

      ROKMC Rec. it was cut because the 4 of them killed 23 isis fighters on there own

    • @strife3084
      @strife3084 6 років тому +2

      ROKMC Rec. It's because the only copies of this fight we have have been HEAVILY edited by The Islamic State militants so as to show them in the "best possible light". They use it to strengthen their "cause" and as a recruitment tool. I can say without doubt that those men fought with everything they had trading ground from time to time. it's not in the best interest of the Islamic State to show anything other then 100% (or as close to it) domination over their "enemies". those boys fought hard you can take that to the bank.

    • @Chananderlarbong
      @Chananderlarbong 6 років тому +1

      They did die about 20-30 foot from each other. The unedited propaganda vid shows the both wright and Johnson dead without their plate carriers and helmets. Wright was killed around the same time as Johnson. It’s not a pretty watch so I wouldn’t recommend viewing it.

  • @507bredren4
    @507bredren4 2 роки тому +1

    Who else thought they were gonna show us the helmet footage?

  • @Fernsehenpfanger
    @Fernsehenpfanger 4 роки тому +1

    Rest in peace guys, you really brave soldiers... Condolences to the family of these guys and comrades. I am Russian and speak to all US soldiers! Let's be allies and destroy ISIS together!

  • @Rip.Van.Dinkle
    @Rip.Van.Dinkle 10 місяців тому

    I saw the footage and words cannot describe how i felt after i saw him on the ground with blood spreading through dirt

  • @zuku1117
    @zuku1117 3 роки тому +3

    Still proves that advance technology won't save you. experience does.

  • @kingbling7729
    @kingbling7729 3 роки тому +1

    Talk about team work

  • @RBoo7
    @RBoo7 3 роки тому +3

    When you go to other country and put your will..that is what happens

  • @HenryMcChanj
    @HenryMcChanj 6 років тому +2

    Rest In Peace to all soldiers who died because of lies by politicians.