American Techniques of War and Iraqi Civilians

There really were no "techniques of war" during the summer of 2003. One of the Sargent's in the video recalls his first time as a gunner asking about the Rules of Engagement. He reports the response he received was, "If it looks like the enemy... shoot it." Their techniques were not techniques but to go on "any hunch." The Americans at war arrested anyone and rounded up those they thought could be enemies. Iraqi civilians were not separated from the enemy. One account an Iraqi man gives was when his house was stormed by the Americans and he, along with his father, uncle, and cousin were forced out into the streets. The women and children were not spared either.

• During these raids the Americans reportedly took money, gold, etc... from the Iraqi families.