by Doly » Fri 28 Jul 2006, 06:15:55
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')But war is largely an exercise in logistics, and the logistical root of any army lies within the civilian population. Thus, if one would win upon the battlefield, perhaps one must carry the war beyond the field of battle.
So, since shorter wars are better than longer wars, perhaps the West is following a wise course.
Perhaps one should read Sun Tzu's "Art of war", and understand why logistics are important, and why massacres on civilians are to be avoided.
War has changed, but the essential logic and psychology behind war hasn't. And the Americans are ignoring some vital points while they chase some other vital points. Always a mistake.