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2006-03-23 Iraq

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Posted by Glenmore 2006-03-23 21:18|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Every cache means lives saved. Excellent intel, apparently. Excellent results.

Posted by Snuper Thramp5041 2006-03-23 22:07|| 2006-03-23 22:07|| Front Page Top

#2 Another air-assault training exercise. Air assault units are best for conventional light cavalry uses, and also as a rapid deployment force.

As rapid deployment, they would put down any serious threat of civil war quickly, something like the Mehdi Army revolt in Najaf.

In light cavalry mode, they would cut to ribbons any ground advance into Iraq by a foreign army. Not just flank attacks, but cutting their logistics and communications lines and attacking their rear elements. A small light cav unit can inflict severe hurt on a unit many times its size.

It is the epee vs the broadsword, inflicting a dozen cuts and stabs before dodging the ineffectual and slow slash.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-03-23 22:08|| 2006-03-23 22:08|| Front Page Top

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