To: xm177e2
I think that's a good point, however, I would imagine they weren't closing with an aware enemy to do it, as is implied by a bayonet charge. The whole discussion is a little silly. I used the term "bayonet charge" in my original post as being representative of outdated tactics. I am sure arguements could be made for the use of just about any weapon or tactic. Heck, one of my favorite pictures from Afghanistan is the SF troop riding horseback. But the story behind the picture is that man was where he was to locate targets and guide new technology weapons into those targets. He wasn't riding the horse because he thought mounted cavalry is still an effective way to win battles. Interestingly enough, he also was an Air Force "techno-puke". Go figure.
109 posted on
03/29/2002 5:57:54 PM PST by
Rokke
To: Rokke
You do not win until an average grunt is standing there. No matter what the air force pukes want to believe.
110 posted on
03/29/2002 9:03:11 PM PST by
aimlow
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