Massive D9 Beasts in Battle
Armored military vehicles demolish enemies while saving troops!
While strapping in and cranking up the engine, the inescapable sound of a particular AC/DC song “Dirty deeds done dirt cheap,” runs through my head. One of the most indispensable, but unheralded, warriors in urban combat is the cat-skinner on a converted Caterpillar D9 Bulldozer. This 54-ton behemoth is the bane of an enemy who chooses to fortify himself in buildings and houses, waiting to ambush and snipe. The defender of these fortifications usually enjoys a significant tactical advantage over those who must enter and clear these enemy lairs. To them I say, “Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap.”
Relatively blind to the defender’s presence and location, significant friendly casualties were taken during the battle of Fallujah. Enemy insurgents were ready and waiting when Marines and soldiers executed forced entries into structures. Even with pre-entry preparation by small arms, grenades, tank and artillery fire, the Hajji often survived and fought to the death. When resistance was too formidable, troops would pull back and employ some type of supporting arm to destroy the entire building.
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