The heroine didn't actually fire a shot.
In the Iraq war, Jackie Lynch, an American female soldier aged 19, has always been talked about by the American media. Her experience was rendered as the most tragic scene encountered by the US military in the Iraq war: Lynch stubbornly resisted after the troops were ambushed, and did not become a prisoner of the Iraqi army until he finished shooting all the bullets in two revolvers and continued to suffer gunshot wounds and knife wounds. After that, American special forces rescued Lynch from an Iraqi hospital, and the rescue scene was even more wonderful than Hollywood blockbusters.
However, after several months of investigation, the US Army Coach and the Education Administration Command completed an investigation report with a length of 15 pages. According to the contents disclosed by The Washington Times and The New York Times in advance, it is reported that Lynch and another female soldier Pistova were injured in a car accident in this battle.
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On March 2, 2003, at 1 am (at 20: 00 pm local time on the 20th), the 3rd Infantry Division of the US Army began to shell Iraq after its first air raid on Baghdad for 15 hours. Immediately, the division's main battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, with the air support of attack helicopters, quickly advanced northward from the Kuwait-Iraq border. The ground battle did not encounter large-scale resistance from the Iraqi army. Two days later, it advanced to Nasiriyah, a strategic town on the Euphrates River. Once you cross this natural barrier, Baghdad, 250 kilometers away, will know the sun.
Here and now, Uncle Sam, who was in the limelight, suddenly stumbled. According to Phoenix Satellite TV, the way for the US military to distinguish Iraqi troops from civilians is to see whether the other side is wearing military uniforms or carrying weapons. Therefore, Iraqi regular soldiers often hide their weapons and take off their uniforms to avoid direct contact with the US military. When the American troops left, these Iraqi soldiers disguised as civilians took up arms and attacked the American supply troops. On March 22nd, the 507th mechanic company of the 3rd division of the American Aircraft Company took a wrong turn on the way to the big army and headed for Nasiriyah. Many Iraqi soldiers in civilian clothes hid AK-47 submachine guns and mortars in their clothes and drove trucks after the mechanical company. In the melee, 12 American soldiers were either killed or captured. Among these prisoners, Private First Class jessica lynch quickly became the world-famous mythological protagonist.
19-year-old Lynch is a beautiful girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is slim, wearing a uniform and smiling. Lynch is from Rostin, West Virginia, a traditional agricultural area. Perhaps because of the simplicity of rural customs, Lynch looks handsome and shy, which is very pleasing. For a time, Lynch became the focus of American media. Her photos have appeared in prominent positions in newspapers and periodicals, and her fate has made Americans anxious, which is likely to erupt into larger-scale social unrest. The White House is keenly aware that this sentiment is making it face a serious threat.
In fact, before Lynch was rescued, the US military counted 14 soldiers missing and 7 captured. On Sunday, March 23, 2003, Al Jazeera broadcast the picture of five American prisoners of war captured in Nasiriyah, which made the global audience hold their breath. At the same time, four bodies of American soldiers were shown on TV, two of them were shot in the forehead and one was blooming between the eyebrows. On the same day, Americans saw the reports of casualties caused by friendly forces, the ambush of the machine repair company and the reports of American prisoners of war on TV. This day is the most depressing day since the beginning of the Iraq war.
Then, following the 2 1 national anti-war demonstrations on March 20th and March 20th, anti-war demonstration leaflets appeared on the streets of new york on March 23rd, strongly attacking the imperialist acts of the Bush administration and condemning that the real purpose of sending troops to Iraq was not for human rights, but for oil. On March 28th, new york anti-war activists blocked Fifth Avenue, and 200 people were arrested for lying on the ground outside Rockefeller Center, blocking traffic. According to incomplete statistics, more than 2,000 anti-war demonstrators have been arrested in the United States since the war started eight days ago.
When Bush learned the news that American soldiers were captured, his mood reached its lowest point. He has to face not only the pressure from the international community, but also the doubts from domestic critics. According to the White House staff, in those days, George H.W. Bush often sat alone in front of the TV and paid attention to the news of various media. In order to reverse the unfavorable situation, the White House immediately responded and launched the wartime emergency mechanism in an all-round way. On the one hand, when CBS broadcast the video of American prisoners of war for the first time in the United States, the Pentagon immediately asked CNN and other television networks not to broadcast the video. On the other hand, on the same day that Al Jazeera broadcast pictures of American prisoners of war, the US military suddenly informed the media that the war in Umm Qasr would be broadcast live. In the pictures sent back from the front, the war was filled with smoke, and people marveled that modern technology had made the war so transparent. However, this has not made the American people forget the pain in their hearts: the beautiful baby Lynch.
The American local media "Official Courier" analyzed: "When the Iraq war is deadlocked, saving Lynch is a top priority. Americans are eager for the gospel, and saving Lynch from danger will boost the morale of this country. " As a result, the secret plan to save prisoners of war was quietly introduced in the US Central Command.
At midnight local time on April 1, 2003, Navy SEALs of the US Special Forces flew directly to Saddam Hospital in Nasiriyah by helicopter and armored chariot under the cover of darkness. There are many versions of the report on this operation, among which CNN's manuscript is primitive:
"According to the source, well-trained agents used hidden cameras to take pictures of the hospital, including the location of Lynch's ward and the only way for commandos. The camera equipment is provided by the Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense, and the video information is very important for this rescue operation. Military sources said that the video confirmed the reliability of information from other sources and decided to put the rescue plan into practice. Another source of information is that an Iraqi reported to the US military that Lynch was being held in this hospital. However, this news has not been effectively confirmed by the intelligence department. Two Iraqi prisoners of war said that Lynch was injured and still alive, but her exact location was unknown. After the information was confirmed by many parties, the rescue operation began. The commandos are gearing up and fighting spirit is high. They just rely on the analysis of video data and went into battle. Seals are in charge of the main attack, rushing into the hospital to save people, and army commandos are in charge of peripheral security. In the nearby area, the navy's feint action disturbed the enemy's sight, and the helicopter provided by the Air Force quickly transferred Lynch. "
Immediately, a spokesman for the US Central Command announced to the world that the commando team successfully rescued female soldier Lynch. On the video screen provided by the scene, the image taken by night vision equipment has a blue luster. There are some local adults and children in the hospital, and they don't seem particularly surprised by these commandos falling from the sky. Lynch on the stretcher only showed a hazy outline, and the whole movement was short and slightly abnormal.
However, the color photos released later have certain classic significance. A group of American soldiers came down from the back door of the transport plane. Lynch on the stretcher lay quietly under the green military blanket, and his majestic comrades greeted her silently. Diagonal composition, dark background and blurred depth of field set off the lofty atmosphere of classical art (see photo of Xinhua News Agency News Center on April 3, 2003).
Needless to say, this is an almost perfect Pan-American myth! In the afternoon, President Bush received a phone report from Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld at the White House, sweeping away the gloom: "Great!" However, at this time, a word appeared calmly on the Internet for the first time: propaganda. A German online named "Old European Guest" looked on coldly on BBS: "In fact, Jessie (the nickname of Lynch's name) is a beautiful girl of 19 years old, and her disappearance has made her a positive propaganda tool of the US government. Saving Jesse is actually just for transshipment. "
Although both the White House and the Pentagon are trying to avoid the word "propaganda" with negative connotations, the success of the rescue operation has achieved the expected effect of the military, whether it is external propaganda or internal propaganda. First of all, the military demonstrated its military strength to the international community and established the image of a benevolent person who respects the life of every soldier. Secondly, it aroused the religious patriotic enthusiasm of many people in China and temporarily blocked the mouths of opposition figures. Since then, there have been no large-scale demonstrations and protests in the United States, and public opinion has changed a lot. A website named "Millions of Americans" in Florida collected more than 54,600 signature cards online to express condolences and blessings to Lynch. The card said, "Thank you, Jessica, dear Private Lynch. Your selfless service in Iraq has won the admiration of all Americans. You are a true American hero ... you and your brothers and sisters in the army will inspire all of us. " On the BBS of other websites, there are also such praises:
"We are all proud and happy for Lynch's rescue. She is a hero! It's hard to imagine the horror she suffered. In any case, Lynch proved her determination and courage. "
"Just saw the news, Lynch has gunshot wounds and all kinds of trauma, including head, arms, back, legs, feet and knees. I'm glad she's alive. I wish Lynch a speedy recovery. God bless you, Coalition soldiers fighting for America and freedom. I hope you will return to China as soon as possible, you are all heroes! "
"Now, Lynch is not only a symbol of female heroes, but also a symbol of all American soldiers. Her family is not rich and unable to let adult children continue their studies. However, her family works hard, believes in God and has perfect morality. The fact that Lynch's brother and sister joined the army proved that Lynch's parents were virtuous and passed this quality on to their children. I am not only proud of Lynch, but also proud of her family. They are symbols of the backbone of America. Although they may get hurt, they will never be broken. They are outstanding representatives of thousands of American families in Qian Qian. I am proud of our army, proud of my parents who educated people, and proud of being an American citizen. I will stand with you. "
After the "9 1 1" incident, an American flag on the ruins of the World Trade Center in New York once made Americans' patriotic feelings unprecedentedly high. In the Iraq war a year ago, the White House also faced the anti-war crisis of the domestic people. However, the Pentagon successfully controlled the media, publicized and planned the cultural psychology of the American people, and quickly resolved social contradictions with patriotism. In fact, Americans have always attached great importance to patriotism education and regarded the national spirit as the glue of all walks of life in China. Although it has been a year since the Lynch incident, there are many things in it, which are still worthy of our deep thinking and introspection.
Jessica lynch, this is the name of an American soldier who is likely to go down in history, because there are too many legendary stories about her. From the news of death to the hope of living, from the rescue of SEALs in textbooks to the appearance of Iraqi doctors, every move about her affects the nerves of the American people and even the whole world. Recently, the US military announced the truth of the investigation, which was an elaborate scam. We can't help asking, is this a lie made up by the media eager to see the outcome of the incident? Or is the media a tool of the US government?
The survey results show people a completely different picture from news reports:
On March 23, a large number of American troops marched from Nasiriyah to Baghdad. At the end of the 600 motorcade, it was 18 of Lynch's 507th machine repair company. Their task is to assist the Third Infantry Division. But because most of their cars are heavy trucks, the speed is very slow, and they have to stop to repair the broken cars along the way, so it didn't take long for the 507 machine repair company to be left behind by the vanguard troops.
At first, they kept in radio contact with the vanguard troops. Later, the signal of radio contact became weaker and weaker, and then the battery ran out, and the contact with the vanguard troops was completely interrupted. To make matters worse, Captain Troy King pointed in the wrong direction for some reason, and the motorcade of 18 got lost in the vast desert. They marched for more than 60 hours in a row and were very tired because they were eager to catch up with the vanguard troops. They didn't sleep or rest halfway, and then they found that one of the cars had run out of gasoline. However, the bigger danger is yet to come: they have stumbled into an ambush by the Iraqi army.
After being ambushed by the Iraqi army, the 507th machinist company immediately fell into panic. Staff Sergeant Robert Dodi and Lynch, who are leading the team, are in a "horse protection" car. The driver is Lynch's good friend and even female soldier Lori Ann P Eva, and there are two other male soldiers in the car. Dodi tried to regroup the team in order to retreat quickly, so he motioned Pistova to stop. Unexpectedly, as soon as the car stopped, it was hit by a shell fired by the enemy, and Robert Dodi died on the spot. The gunfire caused Pistova to lose control of the vehicle. The Hummer hit an immovable trailer at a speed of 72 kilometers per hour. Two male soldiers in the back seat died on the spot, and Lynch and Pisteva were also seriously injured.
The exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for more than an hour. In the mechanic company lacking actual combat experience, many people's weapons broke down because of improper maintenance. Coupled with fatigue and harsh natural environment, the Iraqi army gained the upper hand in the crossfire. Of the 33 people in the 507 machine repair company, 10 died on the spot, 7 people including Lynch were captured, and only 16 soldiers stood out from the encirclement.
Later, 23-year-old Pistewa was seriously injured in a car accident and died in a hospital in Nasiriyah, becoming the only American female soldier killed in the whole Iraq war, bringing the number of American soldiers killed in this ambush to 1 1. The statement that "Private Pisteva was shot by Iraqi troops" is just a rumor. Qi Lin was rescued by Iraqis from the wreckage of Hummer and was taken to hospital for treatment. Pentagon sources admitted: "Lynch's survival is mainly due to the treatment provided by Iraqis."
After the ambush, the pictures of the bodies of some soldiers and the trial of captured soldiers of the 507 machine repair company appeared on Iraqi television. Lynch was not among them, so she was suspected to be the first American female soldier killed in the war.
On April 2nd, Brigadier General Brooks of the US Central Command said: "The US Navy Seals and special rescue teams took joint action and successfully raided Saddam Hospital near Nasiriyah on the night of April 1 and rescued jessica lynch who was captured before 10." The wartime photography team even recorded the whole process of Lynch's rescue. News came out that Lynch's parents in West Virginia were ecstatic, the morale of the US military was also boosted, and even the Dow Jones index in new york rose.
/kloc-at the age of 0/9, Lynch became an American heroine, which triggered a craze for this material in Hollywood and prepared to shoot a blockbuster "Save the Female Soldier Lynch". Many American universities have expressed their willingness to provide scholarships for Lynch to help her realize her dream of going to college.
On April 4th, Washington post, a famous American newspaper, first reported the story of Lynch's stubborn resistance after being seriously injured. The article carefully describes the process of Lynch's capture, saying that Lynch continued to fire at the Iraqi army despite multiple gunshot wounds until the ammunition was exhausted. An officer also said, "At that time, she planned to fight to the death, preferring to die in battle rather than be taken alive." She was stabbed with a sharp knife when the Iraqi army came around. In addition, she suffered multiple fractures and was abused by Iraqis. This report was reprinted by many media.
However, some people doubt the truth of Lynch's story. A reporter from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) first pointed out that there is no need for the US military to rescue Lynch in a big way, because there is no resistance there, and Americans are making an epic news with lies. The reporter from the Chicago Tribune of the United States then returned to Nasiriyah for an interview and investigation, and the conclusion was generally similar. As the US Army began to investigate this incident, Washington post admitted that their previous reports about Lynch were untrue.
Around the Lynch incident, the skeptics' questions mainly focus on several aspects: Did Lynch really "kill the enemy heroically"? Did the Iraqi army really abuse her? Is it necessary to rescue American commandos? Is the whole video a well-planned show?
The further question is, if there is a lie in the Lynch incident, who made it up? American military or American media? It was pointed out that the whole incident looked like an elaborate propaganda action, and it was obviously the American military who benefited the most from it-an image of an American heroine of 19 years old. An exciting rescue operation like a Hollywood blockbuster boosted morale and helped the military get rid of the passive public opinion environment trapped by the unfavorable propaganda of the war situation at that time.
According to the information disclosed in advance by The Washington Times and The New York Times, the investigation report to be released today only involves the ambush of Lynch's company by Iraqi troops, and does not involve other suspicious aspects of Lynch's incident. Therefore, the whole truth of Lynch incident remains a mystery. Lynch, the protagonist, was originally the most influential person, but she has remained silent and made no comments so far.
Lynch suffered multiple fractures in the car accident and is now recovering from the operation.
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