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Branch Davidian attack 1993


United States, Political Event    (1993-02-28 to 1993-04-19)
• Religious cult leader David Koresh and his followers in the "Branch Davidian" church of Waco, Texas attacked by U.S. government forces.
• Commentary and links to Waco documentation (See: Serendipity site archive)
• 1993-02-28 : A BATF raid on the Davidian compound results in a gun battle. 4 agents and several civilians were killed.
• 1993-04-19 : Federal agents launch a military assault against the Davidian complex, using tanks and tear gas. The attack and ensuing fire kills 55 adults and 25 children in the complex.
• 2001 : Background and essays regarding the Waco massacre and subsequent legal action (See: Carol Valentine articles)
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Clark, Wesley K.   (Player of, 1993-02-28 to 1993-04-19) -- Duck | Google | Bing
• Commander of military forces from Fort Hood involved in the siege and final assault
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• The FBI was responsible for the seige and final assault on the Davidian church