US soldiers attacked treacherously - could not defend themselves because of rules of engagement

http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/02/we-were-attacked-treacherously-we-came-under-fire-from-everywhere-but-the-rules-of-engagement-preven.html

This is not an isolated incident. I've heard it retold heartbreakingly by a friend's son who served three rotations in Iraq.