Quote Originally Posted by MikeF View Post
1. I liked his father's interpretation of Herodatus and small wars. Reminds us that these wars are not new, and in some ways, we're try to relearn them.
Eaxctly! So we do not have to make up silly new words. I am very happy with "Crushing Rebellion."
During this A'stan surge, we should expect to see a counter-attack along similar lines- elders that support the coalition being targeted for assasination or harrassed.
...and the best way to prevent this is..... dialogue or armed force?
...... unfortuately, right now, the commander clearing the area is the same dude trying to govern and build the peace afterwards. It's a young army or marine company commander.
Why - when we all know that this makes no sense and you've been doing it 5+ years?