If wars are not fought ruthlessly, with the intention of humbling the enemy, then there is little point.
This is not a football game, with referees and time-outs.
Not even much time to remain in a huddle. Some things require a very short response time.
Turkey has shown they do not particularly like the Russians, but this is hardly a recent development. Eggshells are as deadly as land mines, and there is sometimes no way to tread lightly.
I was wondering at those “other” elements involved in the sweep through the area where the second plane was downed.
“I was wondering at those “other†elements involved in the sweep through the area where the second plane was downed.”
DNC forward air controllers?
I suspect the ROE is - take no prisoners
Agreed, war has one rule: Win, absolutely.
I was wondering at those "other" elements involved in the sweep through the area where the second plane was downed.
Second plane? Are you referring to the Russian military rescue helicopter, or am I behind on updates?
I think Ivan proved their belief in the concept of “Total War” during WWII.
These desert monkeys probably have no concept of what they are dealing with. They will be screaming and begging for the USA before long.
Interesting allusion, eh?
I think the Turks were up to something inside Syrian territory in that target area
...through the area where the second plane was downed.
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Only one plane was shot down, by a Sidewinder missile from an F-16. The search and rescue helicopter looking for the two pilots was later hit with a Tow missile when it was on the ground.