Sunday, March 06, 2011

Juan Cole Answers My Question

I have been wondering how the rebel forces in Libya have been able to mount such a successful attack on several cities in such a short time.

It appears that the push to the west is being pursued by army defectors and small-town youth who are functioning as ‘men on the spot’ rather than being directed by a central rebel military command from Benghazi.

  Juan Cole

Army defectors. Always there is a good reason to keep your army well paid, well fed, and well treated. I don’t imagine the American commanders are learning the lesson, though.

....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.

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