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Armored Cavalry (1730 hours, 26 February 1991) - Two days into the ground offensive.
A New Mission (1800 hours, 26 February 1991) - The order is given for assaulting the Umm Hajul airfield.
Flashback (1700 hours, 22 January 1991) - Flashback to a cross-border raid a month earlier.
Night March (1930 hours, 26 February 1991) - Movement in preparation for the assault on Umm Hajul.
Passage of Lines (2300 hours, 26 February 1991) - Crossing the front line to begin the assault.
Assault on Umm Hajul (0100 hours, 27 February 1991) - The assault begins.
Side Show (0110 hours, 27 February 1991) - A friendly fire incident is narrowly averted as the command group charges onto the battlefield unannounced.
A Second Close Call (0115 hours, 27 February 1991) - A second near fratricide when the squadron commander releases dismounted personnel onto the battlefield without informing others.
Fatal Shots (0120 hours, 27 February 1991) - SGT Lance Fielder is killed by friendly fire.
The Morning After (0600 hours, 27 February 1991) - The dismal scene as dawn breaks at Umm Hajul.
A Different Perspective (1330 hours, 28 February 1991) - The truth is hidden from the rest of the unit.
Three Weeks Later (0900 hours, 18 March 1991) - Departing from the Middle East.


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