Reading post 111597 in main thread: why are we wasting time in iraq
May 9th, 2005  
Desert_Eagle
 
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Originally Posted by Xion
Someone in the above posts were speaking of N.Korea as a very weak nation with a small military force, I wanted to point out how thats not the case.
And numbers do matter, 900 thousand ppl defending such a small area as North Korea is a potent force against any invading armies.
America has the technology that others do not, but it doesn't mean that others are not well trained

Remember Vietnam?
Back then we had to equip some of our troops with M-1s. Also, the M-16A1, although it might have been considered "superior", it was no match for an AK-47 in the dust and grime of jungle fighting.

And as a last note, the Vietcong knew there enviroment, and according to the teachings of Sun Zu the enviroment you know may be your greatest advantage.


A \'good\' landing is one from which you can walk away. A \'great\' landing is one after which they can use the plane again.
 
 
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