In a message dated 01/02/2001 10:24:34 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Without belaboring the point, almost all credible action since Viet Nam has
used lengthy, huge and extensive preparation for it's main strength and point
of departure. Swat, Delta, Stealth. >>
An interesting point Larry. When you read of explorers or colonial conquest
of the 1800's whether it be the U.S. cavalry, British Army, French Foreign
Legion, or the KNIL (Royal Netherlands Indies Army) of the late 1800's-early
1900's, there were constant expeditions to the boondocks to civilize the
natives with a Krag. Somewhere along the line, the West lost it. By W.W.
II, it took long preparation to prepare an army for desert or jungle
fighting. It did not come natural anymore, hardship in the outdoors had to
be taught. The process continued through Korea, Vietnam, and into the Gulf
War. Howard's characters were of an era where they did not need training,
they grew up in hardship and so were ready to go anytime, anyplace. What was
the line from "A Witch Shall Be Born." " Amazing how a little suffering
toughens up a man's guts."
Morgan
