Potential Threat
Now, here’s where it gets a bit complicated. On one hand, the doctors claimed they were gathered at gunpoint. Yet, the special force members continually insisted they only did what was necessary for the situation in order to free the prisoners. Also, doctors argued that all the local Iraqi troops cleared out before the raid, thus there was no one there resisting the Americans.
Potential Threat
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Historical Moment
Jessica’s rescue was the first American POW rescue since Vietnam! In addition, she became the first woman to be rescued after being captive during an American war. Clearly, this moment was a groundbreaking one. No wonder the media got a bit carried away.
Historical Moment
