[rightwing2]

I think the author was referring to the widely reported total of 50,000 ground troops being employed in Afghanistan, a large part of which were Special Forces, Rangers, airborne/air assault troopers.

[Bombard]

Hey nutwing get your facts straight. The 50,000 number should refer to the total troops involved in all aspects of the Afgan operation, most were support troops. Troops involved in combat were about 1000. Not bad for the results. The Iraqi Army is a shell if its 1990 self. The Republican Guards will be isolated and eliminated. It seems you folks know little about military affairs and such.

ON TO BAGHDAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!