[Frumious Bandersnatch]

Personally, I thought Rumsfield made it quite clear early on that the bombing was only one aspect of "Shock and Awe." I didn't see that many (if any) of the reporters understood. Apparently this guy doesn't totally understand either. Personally, if I was an Iraqi, the mere speed of manouver of the U.S. forces would have shocked and awed me...

[angkor]

I thought Rumsfield made it quite clear early on that the bombing was only one aspect of "Shock and Awe."

Yes, you're right, I specifically recall that he did.

As a newcomer to Boyce, I've got to admit I didn't understand what Rumsfeld meant at the time. Now it's making sense. A lot of sense.

"Shock and awe" also is about .... calling opposing generals on their cellphones ... sending them email ... strangling their communications. Totally screwing with their "decision loop."