[StevieB]

I've always be a fan of Rommel, Patten and the Blitzkrieg. I think we just refined it and put a Yankee Doodle tattoo on it.

I must agree. We may be witnessing a new wrinkle in military tactics. History shows that many military plans are designed to fight the previous war -- and the initial phase of a new conflict involves learning some costly lessons before new tactics are developed. Maybe we have learned this time to use the new tactics from the start -- and avoid those initial brutal mistakes.

[norton]

I think this is more Patton than Blitzkrieg...

Dash past the blocking force to pin and attack the main body ....

Not dash around the main force to destroy its support.

Wish I could spell 'audacity'.