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Unlocked: Bonus Episode 33 - The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh pt. 3: a High-Tech Turkey Shoot, the Bulldozer Assault, the Highway of Death, Special Forces Tryouts, and Black Ops, feat. Wendy Painti
Jan 13, 2023
Author Wendy Painting discusses Timothy McVeigh's experiences during the Gulf War, including the Bulldozer Assault and Highway of Death. They delve into McVeigh's tryout for US Special Forces and his induction into a black ops team, revealing intriguing insights into his military background and activities.
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- Timothy McVeigh faced extreme trauma and horror during the Gulf War, participating in brutal Bulldozer Assaults along the Basra Highway.
- His tryout for US Special Forces raised doubts about his suitability due to psychological evaluations beyond intelligence.
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Timothy McVeigh's Harrowing Experiences in the First Gulf War
During the first Gulf War, Timothy McVeigh's experiences were marked by extreme trauma and horror. He was part of the Bradley unit in the Gulf War, where he faced intense and terrifying situations. His unit led forward assaults, and they were equipped with Bradley fighting vehicles, which had multiple defects making them highly dangerous. McVeigh's unit encountered surrendering Iraqis during the war, and the specter of friendly fire loomed large, with many deaths attributed to such incidents.
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