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Ric Hickel | 1st Battalion, 4th Marines - Marines

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6:55   |   The assault of Najaf was made more difficult because a mosque in the center of the city contained a shrine that was a holy site. Ric Hickel recalls how the Marines were not allowed to fire on the complex despite receiving fire from there. (Caution: strong language)

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