Petraeus’ Special Ops or Pulverize Doctrine?

Article by WorldNews.com Correspondent Dallas Darling. “…in Asia the duration of peace is in direct proportion to the slaughter you inflict on the enemy. The harder you hit them, the longer they will remain quiet afterwards.” -Russian General M.D. Skobelov (1) When General David Petraeus finally discussed a weapon that was kept in the shadows for years (special operations missions to kill or capture suspected key insurgents) to convince skeptics that the war in Afghanistan can be won, it reminded me of another admission: The easing of combat standards and rules of engagement allowing U.S. troops to request air and artillery strikes against suspected insurgents hiding in decrepit buildings…

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Petraeus’ Special Ops or Pulverize Doctrine?

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