Angel of death- Axe wielding iraqi soldier fighting against ISIS

[Levina]

Meet the Iraqi soldier known as the 'Angel of Death': The famous axe wielding Iraqi former university lecturer fighting ISIS

With his thick beard and fearsome axe, Abu Azrael is one of the most recognisable soldiers fighting among the Iraqi forces against ISIS.

Nicknamed the 'father of archangel of death' in Arabic, Abu Azrael has become the poster boy of the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia group sponsored by Iran.

He is believed to be a 40-year-old former university lecturer, who left his home to fight Islamic State back in June 2014.

Such is his fame, his fan page on social media has attracted over a quarter of a million supporters.

Pictures show the bald fighter kitted out in his military fatigues, posing with his famous axe and a heavy machine gun.

Other photos shows the colossal warrior carrying a large sword, fearlessly wandering through the battlefield.

As well as posing with his weapons, Abu Azrael also appears to love a selfie and posting short videos of him and his friends relaxing after battle.


Islamic State face a tremendous task to hold on to the Iraqi city of Tikrit and with the arrival of the Iraqi Rambo, morale is high among the Iraqi Shi'a militias.


Well known for his sense of humour, one video shows Abu Azrael using a captured ISIS walkie-talkie to taunt and mock the depraved savages of ISIS.

The fighter appears to enjoy giving an insight into his life as a soldier. Videos have been posted showing the Iraqi soldier cycling through parts of the Iraqi city of Tikrit.

Another video shows the towering fighter wandering around a captured ISIS bases, taking time to cheekily steal a teapot.

A multitude of stories continue to be reported about the background of Abu Azrael. Some reports even claim he was once Iraq's national champion in Taekwondo.


Determined to defend his home and country, Abu Azrael joined the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia heavily supported by Iran.

It is possible he was motivated to join the fight after a representative of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani issued a call to arms in Friday prayers in mid June 2014.

Determined to defend his home and country, Abu Azrael joined the Imam Ali brigade, a Iraqi Shi'a militia heavily supported by Iran.

The militia has recently been fighting alongside the Iraqi army in a bid to re-capture the Iraqi city of Tikrit.

With the arrival of the Iraqi Rambo, morale is high among the Iraqi Shi'a militias, who appear confident in ridding ISIS from Iraq.

 

[WAJsal]

Reminds me of him but with a head.

What is he carrying?Damn,looks too sexy.

 

[PlanetWarrior]

Good.Go fcuk those ISIS savages up and may God guide you on your path to glory

 

[Bornubus]

Slavery, Beheading,Swords,Axe etc etc this region resembles Medieval Ages not 21st century.

Good luck to this vigilante in his fight against Terrorists

 

[raptor22]

Slavery, Beheading,Swords,Axe etc etc this region resembles Medieval Ages not 21st century.

Good luck to this vigilante in his fight against Terrorists

As I know he was a teacher and now he is a fighter to remove terrorists from his country ..what is wrong with that?

 

[Bornubus]

As I know he was a teacher and now he is a fighter to remove terrorists from his country ..what is wrong with that?

Nothing ----- that why i Wished him luck in My post

 

[Yaduveer]

What is he carrying?Damn,looks too sexy.

It is a anti-material gun which does not target personnel but vehicles and other equipments.

 

[Levina]

Slavery, Beheading,Swords,Axe etc etc this region resembles Medieval Ages not 21st century.

That's what came to my mind when I read this article. It took me some time to understand that this guy was not in ISIS. But then to clean up the mess in Middle East I guess you've to get your hands dirty and that's what this man is doing.

 

[Bornubus]

That's what came to my mind when I read this article. It took me some time to understand that this guy was not in ISIS. But then to clean up the mess in Middle East I guess you've to get your hands dirty and that's what this man is doing.

But i am not sure what he could Do with Axes n stuff in modern Warfare ---except for taking the heads for IS as trophies....

OR

Fear propaganda just Like ---- Bear Jew in the Movie Inglorious Bastards.

 

[Penguin]

.50 HS sniper rifle in 50 cal.

This single shot rifle is primary intended for anti-material applications and counter-sniping
The .50 HS is a single shot rifle, with manually operated, rotating bolt with two large locking lugs at the front
The two-stage trigger is factory set to 4lbs (1.8kg)
The buttstock is adjustable for length of pull, the cheekpiece is also adjustable
Heavy barrel is partially fluted and fitted with effective muzzle brake
The .50 HS has no iron sights; the MilStd Picatinny rail is standard
Rifle is not intended to be fired offhand; it is fitted with integral folding adjustable bipods
This .50 HS short, single shot, "Bull-pup" bolt action rifle also opened a new era for the challenge of long range sport shooting, due to its precision, cold hammer forged fluted barrel that provides excellent accuracy, below one (1) MOA, at an effective range of up to approximately 1 mile, or ~1,500 meters
The .50 HS features a cold hammer forged fluted barrel, adjustable bi-pod, and a highly efficient muzzle brake, which reduces recoil substantially to increase shooting comfort
The top mounted Picatinny rail (Mil. Std. 1913 rail) affixed onto the barrel allows quick and easy installation of various optics, or night vision devices

Mission
■ Destruction and harassment of the enemy
■ Counter-sniping
■ Antipersonnel and anti-equipment fires
■ Military troops protection
■ Support combat operations
■ Precise long-range fire on selected targets
■ Offensive and defensive mission
■ VIP protection mission
■ Cover military mission & intervention

HS .50 technical data
Caliber : 50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm), Bolt Action, single shot
Operation : manually operated rotating bolt action
Feed Mechanism : single shot, no magazine
Effective range : up to 1,640 yards (1,500 m)
Safety type : 2 position safety system
Barrel length : 33" (833 mm) with high-efficiency muzzle brake
Barrel type : Precision, cold hammer forged barrel, with flash hider/muzzle brake
Rate of Twist : 1 in 15" (RH)
Number of grooves : 8
Stock : "Bull-pup" type alloy stock with height adjustable rubber butt plate, black wooden forearm and quick attachable rugged bipod
Trigger : Single trigger, 2 stage, factory set, 4.00 lbs.
Safety : Triggersafety
Open sights : N/A
Metal finish : Matte black, non reflective & corrosion resistant finish
Magazine type : None, Single shot
Weight : 12,4 kg / 28.5 lbs approx.
Overall Length : 1.370 mm / 54"
Receiver : Steel
Scope Mounts : Mil. Std. 1913 rail

 

[Levina]

.50 HS sniper rifle in 50 cal.

This single shot rifle is primary intended for anti-material applications and counter-sniping
The .50 HS is a single shot rifle, with manually operated, rotating bolt with two large locking lugs at the front
The two-stage trigger is factory set to 4lbs (1.8kg)
The buttstock is adjustable for length of pull, the cheekpiece is also adjustable
Heavy barrel is partially fluted and fitted with effective muzzle brake
The .50 HS has no iron sights; the MilStd Picatinny rail is standard
Rifle is not intended to be fired offhand; it is fitted with integral folding adjustable bipods
This .50 HS short, single shot, "Bull-pup" bolt action rifle also opened a new era for the challenge of long range sport shooting, due to its precision, cold hammer forged fluted barrel that provides excellent accuracy, below one (1) MOA, at an effective range of up to approximately 1 mile, or ~1,500 meters
The .50 HS features a cold hammer forged fluted barrel, adjustable bi-pod, and a highly efficient muzzle brake, which reduces recoil substantially to increase shooting comfort
The top mounted Picatinny rail (Mil. Std. 1913 rail) affixed onto the barrel allows quick and easy installation of various optics, or night vision devices

Mission
■ Destruction and harassment of the enemy
■ Counter-sniping
■ Antipersonnel and anti-equipment fires
■ Military troops protection
■ Support combat operations
■ Precise long-range fire on selected targets
■ Offensive and defensive mission
■ VIP protection mission
■ Cover military mission & intervention

HS .50 technical data
Caliber : 50 BMG (12.7 x 99 mm), Bolt Action, single shot
Operation : manually operated rotating bolt action
Feed Mechanism : single shot, no magazine
Effective range : up to 1,640 yards (1,500 m)
Safety type : 2 position safety system
Barrel length : 33" (833 mm) with high-efficiency muzzle brake
Barrel type : Precision, cold hammer forged barrel, with flash hider/muzzle brake
Rate of Twist : 1 in 15" (RH)
Number of grooves : 8
Stock : "Bull-pup" type alloy stock with height adjustable rubber butt plate, black wooden forearm and quick attachable rugged bipod
Trigger : Single trigger, 2 stage, factory set, 4.00 lbs.
Safety : Triggersafety
Open sights : N/A
Metal finish : Matte black, non reflective & corrosion resistant finish
Magazine type : None, Single shot
Weight : 12,4 kg / 28.5 lbs approx.
Overall Length : 1.370 mm / 54"
Receiver : Steel
Scope Mounts : Mil. Std. 1913 rail

Its hard for me to imagine a university professor with a sniper rifle, unless he's trained in it. So this guy was most prolly working for Iraqi army earlier.

 

[thesolar65]

If he is a lecturer then his students must be pissing in their pants whenever he asks any question or doing their home work in time!!

 

[Penguin]

HIs visibility is going to make him a target and possibly get him killed.