Soldiers describe July 3 attack at a remote base in Nuristan province . so you really ca n't detect the enemy until they start moving again , '' he said , adding that it was tough for medical evacuation aircraft to land `` because we were still trying to control '' the outpost . Their account blocked by the Department of Defense on Facebook and YouTube . U.S. : Battle lasted 12 hours and 5 American soldiers were killed .
Soldiers describe July 3 attack at a remote base in Nuristan province . Their account blocked by the Department of Defense on Facebook and YouTube . U.S. : Battle lasted 12 hours and 5 American soldiers were killed .