It was late June of 2005 in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan, and four outnumbered US Navy SEALs were pinned down, low on ammunition, and without high ground advantage. As the seconds turned into minutes and the minutes into hours, the escape options began to run out. Over 100 insurgents had steadily cornered them, and more enemy combatants were on their way. Team Leader Michael Murphy realized that the only hope for survival was to call in a Quick Reaction Force, and in a heroic move, he left

Today in history: To Kill a Mockingbird was released as a film on December 25, 1962, directed by Robert Mulligan and based on Harper Lee’s 1960 novel. Starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, the movie was praised for its faithful adaptation and powerful portrayal of racial injustice in the American South. It was a critical and commercial success, earning eight Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Actor for Peck. . . . Follow for more historical facts. . . #todayinhistory #

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