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2006-05-21 Afghanistan

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Posted by Steve 2006-05-21 09:55|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Nothing is quite as discouraging as a small band of men that will fight and fight well to the bitter end, taking two or three times their number of the enemy.

That is, not being able to wipe out even a small band without suffering punitive casualities yourself leads to confusion and doubt.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-05-21 13:54|| 2006-05-21 13:54|| Front Page Top

#2 small bands always have the initial edge in an ambush - they choose the site/time/setting. Apparently the Afghans have learned to whack the ambushers after the initial volley, huh?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-05-21 14:39|| 2006-05-21 14:39|| Front Page Top

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