The most successful large scale operation, perhaps ever, was the first Gulf War.
I have recently read that our strategy and prosecution of that war was mundane at best. The fog of war was palpable and the performance of our troops vs the Republican Guard was fairly even. We won handily based solely on superior tech.
I have long been fascinated by the success of the South African military group that was Executive Outcomes ltd. I am not a fan of privatized military but our success in Pakistan and the legendary success of EO ltd in using locals supplementing their forces seems to be the way to operate if you have no interest in acquiring new territory
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Was EO iinvolved in the South African operations against the Cuban Army in Africa?
- Better info...EO was formed in1989 at the end of the Angolan/South Africa conflict. It was composed mainly of SA special ...
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The problem with the likes of EO is, they fight for money.
There is some indication they fought against the Cubans ...
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The Cubans kicked butt in Africa, and sent the South Africans packing, but that was back in the 70s, ...
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No shit. You oughta at least be able to pick a side for God's sake!
- Follow the money. It was like trying to make sense of the plot of Dune. The spice must flow.
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No shit. You oughta at least be able to pick a side for God's sake!
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The Cubans kicked butt in Africa, and sent the South Africans packing, but that was back in the 70s, ...
- It's difficult to compare campaigns conducted decades apart, over time periods where there have been great technological changes. Still, ...
- I'll settle for victory by superior tech.