Taliban Attack Ananconda Again - Probe?
Firebase Anaconda, Afghanistan
Taliban militants attacked a small U.S. base in southern Afghanistan early Saturday for the second time in a week, and the U.S.-led coalition said the insurgents could be probing for intelligence for a future attempt to overrun the outpost.
Four militants were killed during the attack on Firebase Anaconda, the coalition said. The fighters’ actions “could possibly be a rehearsal for a much bigger attack, possibly an attempt to completely overrun the post,” the coalition said.
“The insurgents are paying a high price to test our response to attacks on our bases,” said Army Capt. Vanessa R. Bowman, a coalition spokeswoman. “Though direct attacks are an unorthodox method for Taliban fighters, we remain prepared to fight them in any way they choose, though we find they are regularly unprepared for our methods of combat.”
A group of 75 Taliban attacked Anaconda on Tuesday from three sides, a rare frontal assault that left 23 militants dead. Taliban militants usually shun head-on fights, preferring instead to attack foreign forces with suicide blasts and roadside bombs.
AP
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Good…let them come out from underneath the skirts of their women and fight. Their bodies will litter the battlefield. And there will be plenty of chordwood for the fires of hades. Send them to their false god. Perhaps their false god could use the Taliban as his personal ass wipers, since he seems to be stuck on his hadian toilet.
August 11th, 2007 at 8:51 amThat…was a heart warming post Dan. You just made my week, thank you.
August 11th, 2007 at 11:42 amSome simple safety rules for the Taliban based on lessons learned from military history:
Rule #1: Never, ever attack a well-trained, well-armed, highly-motivated, and dug-in opposing force unless there is absolutely no way to get around them.
Rule #2: This goes double if your enemy has the high ground.
Rule #3: This goes triple if your enemy has air superiority.
Rule #4: This goes quadruple if your enemy has night-vision equipment.
Rule #5: Whenever in doubt, refer back to Rules 1 through 4.
Corollary Rule: If your commander still insists you make the assault after taking all of the above into account, then you have two options:
1. Make sure your “Mutual of Jihad” insurance is fully paid up.
OR
2. Shoot your commander and then either surrender or skedaddle.
August 11th, 2007 at 12:37 pmWhat Dan said.
August 11th, 2007 at 12:54 pmI smell desperation. The Taliban are looking for a victory of any kind. PR, real or otherwise.
To risk a frontal assault means they’re desperately trying to change the dynamic that isn’t in their favor.
August 11th, 2007 at 3:12 pmMarkJ
August 11th, 2007 at 5:55 pm“Make sure your “Mutual of Jihad” insurance is fully paid up.” ROFLOL