Abrams Tank Crew Kills Attackers in Baghdad Fighting

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - An M1A2 Abrams tank crew fired a 120 mm round at two attackers on a rooftop, killing both, during fighting in northeastern Baghdad today, military officials reported.

A nearby U.S. patrol had struck a roadside bomb, and two men on a nearby rooftop then engaged the Americans with small-arms fire. No U.S. soldiers were injured in the attack.

"When attacked or when we observe an imminent attack, we will respond with appropriate force," said Army Col. Allen Batschelet, Multinational Division Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division chief of staff.

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