Video of French Forces Fighting the Islamic State

Here’s a video of French Special Forces operating against the Islamic State, including some mopping up operations in Mosul:

A few points of interest:

  • In the first few minutes there’s a glimpse of the tunnel systems that have become common in urban warfare where the defenders have had time to dig in.
  • I’m assuming that boxy weapon the French are shown setting up at 5:27 is a grenade launcher, but I’m not sure I’ve seen that make before. The closest would be the Heckler & Koch GMG, but it doesn’t quite look like it.
  • French drones (6:13) look like funky kit planes, and get launched with a tether assist. Whatever works…
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    One Response to “Video of French Forces Fighting the Islamic State”

    1. Arthur Bolstad says:

      thinking about the tunnels in Mosul etc. I think the fuel air bombs should make them simply death traps. One should also try flame throwers. should be no problem. If they start putting hostages down there, they lose much of their value as there are none trust worthy people there – some escape and tell all. etc.

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