If it's not it might explain a lot.
[Experts with newscaster on CNN 24th March.
[In the Studio] 3 American experts including a former 2-star general, 1 ex SAS (British) and the network's anchor.
[VIDEO] Footage of iraqis giving themselves up.
anchor: We have no verification as of yet if they are British or American troops taking these POW's
yank1: Only Americans wear boots like that, they're American
yank 2: I agree, and they appear to have American camouflage jackets.
yank 3 (General): I'm not so sure, there's not enough up-close detail to tell 100%, we'd need some close images to tell make of boots and jackets and maybe the shape of their kevlar headgear.
Ex British SAS man: Call yourselves experts? Since when did US forces use an SA80 as a standard issue rifle? Their DPM's can be bought as can boots so you're chasing rainbows if you want to identify them from their clothes.
anchor: I think you're right.
Ex SAS man: Course I'm bloody right. Any one with half a brain and basic military training worth their salt should be able to identify a British soldier by his rifle. Not to mention the fact they're covering all points properly, not shouting "woo yeah" randomly, and haven't raised a flag in direct Contravention with orders.
At this point 1 of the yanks walks off stage tearing his mic off, and the anchor says "I think we can safely say the soldiers on your screen are British. Now for these messages".]
[ 04-14-2003, 11:16 AM: Message edited by: Donut ]