We warned Fallugah(spl?) for weeks that we were going to attack. I'm not military but damn, why did we advertise our next move? Of course they left Fallugah. And headed straight for Mosul.
I can't understand why those sandal clad, back alley gang bangers didn't want to go up against artillery, choppers and a full blown army. (sarcasm.) Should of hit them with unannounced B-52 strikes..Get their attention, gain some long needed respect. Oh well.