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2015-05-19 Iraq

ISIS Fighters Seized Advantage in Iraq Attack by Striking During Sandstorm

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Posted by trailing wife 2015-05-19 07:31|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: Islamic State

#1 I'm not saying there's a great deal of similarity between ISIS psychopaths and the Continental Army led by Washington; just saying that surprise is often your friend and turns the tide of battle. The Continental Army knew something about surprise. An excerpt from Eyewitness to History describes Washington's crossing: During the night of December 25, Washington led his troops across the ice-swollen Delaware about 9 miles north of Trenton. The weather was horrendous and the river treacherous. Raging winds combined with snow, sleet and rain to produce almost impossible conditions. To add to the difficulties, a significant number of Washington's force marched through the snow without shoes.

The next morning they attacked to the south, taking the Hessian garrison by surprise and over-running the town. After fierce fighting, and the loss of their commander, the Hessians surrendered.

Posted by JohnQC 2015-05-19 08:00|| 2015-05-19 08:00|| Front Page Top

#2 I seen dis movie

Posted by Frank G 2015-05-19 08:59|| 2015-05-19 08:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Frank G, so did I, read the book too, it's called "DUNE".

Posted by AlanC 2015-05-19 09:03|| 2015-05-19 09:03|| Front Page Top

#4 What we are seeing is a classic case of a small and motivated fighters vs the old school military that this is a job and they would rather be in their base wacking off to camel pr0n than go out and do security in the nasty nasty weather.

The motivated group will win every time.

Posted by DarthVader 2015-05-19 10:00|| 2015-05-19 10:00|| Front Page Top

#5 Saddam's boys tried that multiple times in 2003. Got a lot of them killed. It helps to pay attention.

Posted by Daffy Brown4464 2015-05-19 16:38|| 2015-05-19 16:38|| Front Page Top

#6 Well, iff true as so-called "elite" unit(s) widin the Iraqi Army they should had at least considered the potential for ISIS attack despite or under adverse conditions.

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