On 18 September, around 1,700, Okulicz-Kozaryn received reports of Soviet forces approaching from Oszmiana (today, Ashmyany).
A report of black South African special forces heading home would not surprise him.
There have also been reports of skirmishes between Afghan and Pakistani forces along the countries' lawless and disputed border.
His career came to an end later in 1862, after he allegedly conducted an unauthorized withdrawal at Catlett's Station due to unconfirmed reports of Confederate forces nearby.
That was followed by reports of Syrian armed forces shelling the town after the monitors left.
There were reports of Russian forces looting civilian property and of civilian starvation in Gori.
Convinced by false reports of superior British naval forces approaching his ship, Hans Langsdorff, the commander of the ship, ordered the vessel to be scuttled.
At the Kelja sector, the battalion commander received reports of Soviet forces crossing the ice.
There are reports of Indian forces locking families in their homes and setting them ablaze.
General Abizaid said there were reports of Iraqi forces near Al Kut armed with chemical weapons.