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Lone Survivor, 3 Options Question
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:21 pm
After the 4 Seals were discovered by the goat herders, why wasn't there a 4th option, or really what I think should have been the only option, brought up to take the 3 goat herders with them to higher ground until they could establish communication with their CO to get the team extracted &/or assess the situation to go back to the village to carry out the mission?
I know I am completely hindsight quarterbacking the situation, but I mean-how was that not considered?
I know I am completely hindsight quarterbacking the situation, but I mean-how was that not considered?
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Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:28 pm to forever lsu30
You would have to tie them up and basically drag them. That would be difficult.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:28 pm to forever lsu30
Personally, I think the whole story is a load of bullshite.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 6:33 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
Listen up
This thread is compromised
I'm RA'ing
and we're goin' home
This thread is compromised
I'm RA'ing
and we're goin' home
Posted on 7/22/15 at 7:03 pm to forever lsu30
SEALs just really aren't that good.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 7:09 pm to geauxnavybeatbama
quote:
Personally, I think the whole story is a load of bullshite.
Really?
Posted on 7/22/15 at 9:09 pm to HailToTheChiz
It just doesn't sit right with me for some reason. Not saying it's a conspiracy or cover up of some sort.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 9:19 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:
SEALs just really aren't that good.
This. The story is BS as well. Lol at 80-200 enemy fighters. It's a shame that Marcus Lutrell has managed to get fame off a botched operation where 3 of his good friends were killed.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 9:23 pm to Brosef Stalin
quote:
You would have to tie them up and basically drag them. That would be difficult.
Nope. Afghan MAMs (military aged men) will walk on their own if you have a rifle in your hand.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 11:31 pm to 13SaintTiger
Movie was good
Book was great
That said, it's one man's story. I've always been puzzled by the fact he was able to remember all those details while in a gunfight.
Book was great
That said, it's one man's story. I've always been puzzled by the fact he was able to remember all those details while in a gunfight.
Posted on 7/22/15 at 11:40 pm to 13SaintTiger
quote:
the whole story is a load of bullshite.
quote:
Lol at 80-200 enemy fighters. It's a shame that Marcus Lutrell has managed to get fame off a botched operation where 3 of his good friends were killed.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 12:22 am to forever lsu30
There sure are a lot of Navy SEAL experts in this thread.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 12:35 am to forever lsu30
I think the first of it is exaggerated to fairy tale levels. 4 guys vs 200 insurgents? Come on...
However the later bits, including their deaths and how he escaped and survived I believe are real.
However the later bits, including their deaths and how he escaped and survived I believe are real.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 1:03 am to forever lsu30
Or why not have two guys watch them while the other two get to higher ground to establish coms?
It seems that simply releasing them was the worst possible idea next to flat out murder.
It seems that simply releasing them was the worst possible idea next to flat out murder.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 7:31 am to Marciano1
quote:Do you know how hard that must have been to recreate off one man's story? I think the gunfight was one of the most intense and well produced battles I've seen in a long time in newer movies. It's kind of up there with the last scene in Saving Private Ryan.
That said, it's one man's story. I've always been puzzled by the fact he was able to remember all those details while in a gunfight.
Now, how true to the actual story is this gunfight? I have no earthly idea. And we will likely never, ever know. But that's okay because the movie did an excellent job of showing that the SEAL's respected their enemy, knew his strengths, and fought like mad to stay alive. And they ultimately lost.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 8:50 am to The Sad Banana
This thread is UN-American
Posted on 7/23/15 at 8:58 am to Bmath
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Or why not have two guys watch them while the other two get to higher ground to establish coms?
I was thinking this throughout the whole movie.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 9:11 am to forever lsu30
I'd be in leavenworth right now, so i have no idea.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 9:15 am to 13SaintTiger
quote:
It's a shame that Marcus Lutrell has managed to get fame off a botched operation where 3 of his good friends were killed.
He's coming to speak in Shreveport in November and charging up to $92 per head. $250 for a "VIP" package where you get to meet him.
Posted on 7/23/15 at 9:21 am to SwampDonks
Will Mark Wahlburg be with him?
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