Terrible Military Deaths and War Crimes

Published on December 3, 2025
Duration: 37:07

This video, presented by Nikko Ortiz, a veteran with high authority in the tactical community, delves into historical and modern military failures and war crimes. It covers the design flaws of T-72 tanks, catastrophic naval incidents like the USS Iowa turret explosion, submarine disasters, and acts of heroism. The content also critically examines war crimes such as the My Lai Massacre, Nisour Square, and Abu Ghraib, alongside historical massacres like Sand Creek and Wounded Knee.

Quick Summary

Nikko Ortiz, a veteran with high authority, critically examines military failures and war crimes. The video details T-72 tank design flaws, the USS Iowa turret explosion, submarine disasters, and acts of heroism. It also scrutinizes war crimes like the My Lai Massacre, Nisour Square incident, and Abu Ghraib abuses, alongside historical massacres.

Chapters

  1. 00:29Gulf War Tank Incidents
  2. 02:57USS Iowa Turret Explosion
  3. 06:42Submarine Disasters: Kursk and S-178
  4. 14:26Grenade Training Heroism
  5. 16:49Vietnam War Crimes: My Lai and Speedy Express
  6. 23:32Modern War Crimes: Nisour Square and Abu Ghraib
  7. 32:16Historical Massacres: Sand Creek and Wounded Knee

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main design flaws of Iraqi T-72 tanks mentioned in the video?

The video highlights the T-72's fatal design flaw: open ammunition storage in the crew compartment. This led to a 'jack-in-the-box' effect where a single hit could detonate the ammunition, blowing the turret off the tank.

What incident occurred on the USS Iowa in 1989?

In 1989, an explosion in Turret Two of the USS Iowa during training exercises killed 47 sailors. The fire consumed oxygen, and trapped men had no escape as the blaze spread through the ammunition hoists.

How did Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson Jr. respond during the My Lai Massacre?

Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson Jr. famously intervened by ordering his helicopter gunners to fire on US soldiers if they continued the slaughter of unarmed civilians at My Lai, preventing further atrocities.

What war crimes are discussed in relation to Blackwater and Abu Ghraib?

The video discusses the 2007 Nisour Square incident where Blackwater contractors killed 17 Iraqi civilians. It also covers the 'Torture Memos' and 'Enhanced Interrogation Techniques' used at Abu Ghraib, involving physical and sexual abuse of detainees.

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