An Israeli soldier on top of an armored vehicle watches as a plume of smoke billows in the Lebanese border village of Aita al-Shaab after is was hit by Israeli artillery, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006.
Israeli soldiers study a map in northern Israeli border village of Metulla, as they prepare to enter south Lebanon.
OK, I know this is serious war and stuff, but I'm having trouble not smiling at the concept of a . . .
BATTLE LLAMA . . .
What a great idea re Llamas being used by Spec Ops.
We had friends who raised them for decades until the friends planted a vineyard. Fences didn't work re keeping the llamas away from the great tasting grape leaves and grapes.
They carry a lot of weight and are very sure footed and can live off dry vegetation or green vegetation. This couple raised and trained them for back packers, hunters and fishers who wanted go way back into primitive areas and not haul stuff and not have to put up with stubborn donkeys or prima donna horses.
Llamas?
The use of Llamas in battle - Surely this violates the Geneva Convention
PETA will soon be issuing a scathing press release denouncing this practice
Llamas? The have Llamas with them?
Llamas? Actually a good choice for the mountainous regions of Lebanon. Heck of a lot better tempered than either camels or mules.