“Bohemian Rhapsody” Major James Lockridge

From: Jake Warga
Series: Soldiers Soundtracks to War--IRAQ
Length: 03:05

To Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Major James Lockridge tells us, “The United States Army can go anywhere at anytime or anyplace. I learned that during the first war. I wouldn’t want to be anybody that had to face the United States.” Read the full description.

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Playing: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Major James Lockridge
From: Jake Warga

Jw_iraq_soundtrack_lockridge600_small Northern Iraq
To Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Major James Lockridge tells us, “The United States Army can go anywhere at anytime or anyplace. I learned that during the first war. I wouldn’t want to be anybody that had to face the United States.”
And this happened:
http://hearingvoices.com/news/2009/12/iraq5-dead-17-wounded/

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Piece Description

Northern Iraq
To Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Major James Lockridge tells us, “The United States Army can go anywhere at anytime or anyplace. I learned that during the first war. I wouldn’t want to be anybody that had to face the United States.”
And this happened:
http://hearingvoices.com/news/2009/12/iraq5-dead-17-wounded/