On 21 Apr 2005 06:47:52 -0700, jim rozen
wrote:

In article , Gunner says...

Never think, that a rebel force, composed of motivated, vengeful,
citizens, many of whom are trained veterans, will fight a set piece
battle against technologically superior forces in a rural area.

Thank you. You are correct. You have just described the situation
in Iraq to within an iota.


Indeed. On the other hand..if the non rebel citizens actively resist
the rebels...there is not a chance in hell of the rebels succeeding.
Hence one never alienates the people you hide within.

See the article the other day where the Marines heard a firelight and
found groups of regular Joe Iraqis hunting down and killing
insurgents? The trend is apparently continuing and growing all across
Iraq.

And I do think you are correct in the domestic implications, BTW.
100%.

Jim

The War College and other groups have war gamed such scenarios many
many times. For the most part..the Government always loses. Until
they removed the firearms from the citizens. Then the Government
nearly always wins.

Food for thought.

Gunner

Rule #35
"That which does not kill you,
has made a huge tactical error"