Posted by kid_A on September 11, 2001, at 15:46:29
In reply to *sickened*., posted by NikkiT2 on September 11, 2001, at 15:16:59
I am sick to death of debating the act of war, so I'm not going to opine on that anymore... But, what we are talking about is lets say, a war with the palestinians, not exactly the most advanced army... The ones celebrating were celebrating in refugee camps, not exactly the best sign if your looking to be waging a war against NATO...I dont think we live in an era where a full scale muskets and bayonets war is even conceiveable... I think the opperations will work something like this:
1. Saturation bombing of specific military, and suspected targets.
2. Continued surveilence of threat from air space, dominated by at least 5 seperate air forces... (Note: not one american plane has ever been shot down to my knowledge in the middle east...)
3. Continued bombing...
4. Military troops will be airlifted into 'hot' zones...
5. Areas will fall under the command of various military troops, guerilla forces will be fought by these troops.
We are not talking about the United States going to war with China, we are basically talking about 5 nations going to war with people who's military gear in previous wars cosisted of robes and sandals...
I dont think that there is going to be massive loss of life on the side of the 'aggressors' if that is such a word as you can call those who seek peace in light of a national tradgedy.
If you think that I feel this is some sort of great thing, as if I want to see a war in the middle east, you are wrong... I just thought I might share my opinion on how possible opperations may take place... Keep in mind that all of these nations that have sided with us, and to not side with us is obviously not something any 'democratic' country would do in any case, regardless, these countries now could be targets for terrorism, and I am quite sure that they are commited to make at least an attempt so that this does not become a reality.
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