I think that's a bit harsh. I guess from this response Philbert, that you are saying that you used to be in the military.
At the end of the day it is very easy for members of this board to make quick judgements on the actions of others when they have not been in the same situation themselves
I wouldn't say those Brit troops have particularly covered themselves in glory but - having heard more explanations since their return ( eg mock executions, solitary confinement (particularly of the female prisoner) etc ) i think it's easier to understand their actions
- the controversy in the UK now is at the government's decision to allow them, contrary to standard British military rules, to sell their stories to the press
Last point is kinda connected to my first - again its easy to advocate war against Iran on here - are those doing that currently in the military - i doubt it
the thing with iran ( and other muslim countries in that neck of the woods ) is that the have far younger ( relatively speaking ) population than countries in the west, and one that is growing faster
yes - we have superiority in technology and armnaments ( at the moment) but the countries that it appears ( to me ) some members consider to be their "enemies" have younger and larger populations - so if any initial western attack snowballed into a regional or global war then US, UK or whoever else might be involved would be at a disadvantage in regard to raising enough troops
( although some might argue that it is unlikely US will ever be involved in that type of war utilising massive amounts of infantry again )
(remember Nazi Germany was technologically far superior to Soviet Russia, but the size of that country and its seemingly endless natural resourcesn eg men eventually defeated adolph - remember Stalingrad )
( or Vietnam )
:2 cents:
Valid point concerning the age and size of the Arab populations. Its a prime example of how the Western World has sunk in terms of its Military capability since the decision to start downsizing after the Cold War, which I maintain was a mistake that will cost us dearly. And when WW3 breaks out it will involve more man power and Infantry then the World has ever seen mobilized through out history up to now I'm quite sure. We in the West must rapidly return to our Cold War readiness capability immediately if we are to survive.