U.S. Army soldiers listen to a safety briefing given by their platoon leader before a mission out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s Company B, Special Troops Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Teddy WadeFrom Fabius Maximus:
Summary: How many troops must we send to win in Afghanistan. It’s a key question that receives too little attention in public sources, other than guessing. What have our generals told DoD planners? Are we being guided into a larger war according to a well-considered plan? Or are we sliding thoughtlessly into a larger war, as we did in Vietnam? The answer is more complex, but it makes clear our responsibility for the results — and our role in reforming the system.
Read more ....
My Comment: Another excellent post from Fabius Maximus on Afghanistan. He is asking the questions (and providing some answers) that I wish our media and political leaders were asking everyday. This is a must read.
The comments section for Fabius Maximus's post also deserves to be read.