And Libya goes on...

[JMA]

In short, invade, achieve limited objectives (one way to define a "limited war") and leave !

I recalled you saying more on the limited concept before. Found it here:

Limited result vs limited means

I would just comment that the politicians determine the objectives which almost certainly will be limited and will limit the means the military will have for achieving these objectives. The Concept of Limitation (in British doctrine) has bearing and as mentioned elsewhere has four general categories: objectives, means, area and time.

BTW... I agree with hitting hard and leaving... with the promise that "if we have any more trouble from you lot, we will be back with some more of the same."