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To: Douglas V. Fant who wrote (4246)9/16/2001 9:24:34 AM
From: BigBull  Read Replies (3) of 206094
 
Douglas, much is made of the near invincibility of Taliban infantry in their mountainous terrain. The Taliban tout the defeat of Great Britain and Russia as reasons why US armed forces will all "drown in lakes of blood" (to borrow a phrase from Saddam Hussein :o{)

What they fail to recall are the campaigns of Alexander the Great, who successfully engaged them on his way to India. They can be beaten just like any other army - with proper tactics and motivation. While probably no general alive today can compare with the ability of Alexander to motivate men, I believe the motivation and invention of American troops to be sufficient for the job.

The motivation is self evident. Invention may derive from the intelligence derived from the CIA who ostensibly trained many of these same individuals during their campaigns to defeat the Russians. I also believe the causes of the Russian defeat have been studied in US war colleges.

If a link up with these Northern Alliance troops can be made, the Taliban may not be so braggadocious when the battle is finished. The speed, firepower, technology, professionalism and motivation of US forces combined with motivated local infantry may prove extraordinarily effective.

Alexander is well worth study from a political perspective, as well. He copiously rewarded and was fiercely loyal to those who aided him whilst chastising to the uttermost those who would not submit. He also respected the customs and traditions of his local allies, much to the chagrin of his own Macedonians. All this to his unending glory.
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