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November 17, 2004

Ghost Battalion of Iraq

Topics: Middle East News and Perspectives

From BlackFive comes an interesting report on the 2-7 Cavalry in Iraq which starts with a little background and then leads in to a good story on our troops of the 2-7:

Every unit in the US Army has a history worth remembering. Most continue their traditions.  Many go through phases of effectiveness - reputations made or lost based on personnel (commanders) and other factors.

Then, you have the units which ALWAYS have maintained their reputation.  One such unit is 2-7 Cavalry (of the 1st Cavalry Division).  The 7th Cavalry is know as Garry Owen.

During the Korean War, the 2-7 Cavalry was one of the first units to fight the North Koreans.  Against impossible odds and huge losses, they continued to fight throughout the war.  The North Koreans, who couldn't understand how a unit could continue with so few personnel, dubbed them "The Ghost Battalion" out of respect and fear.

The Ghost Battalion has been busy in Iraq - from the battle for Najaf against Sadr's murdering muj to Fallujah.

For the latest about the Ghost Battalion of 2-7 Cavalry (of the 1st Cavalry Division) as they worked with the Marines to take Fallujah Visit BLACKFIVE .

In the interest of something a little different in the category of 'ghost battalion' there is a website that helps to find lost Marines from long ago, visit Scuttlebuttsmallchow.

Posted by Hyscience at November 17, 2004 2:10 PM

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