And no doubt 1st MarDiv echoed what Chesty Puller said during the Chosin days: "We're not retreating, we're just advancing in another direction." I'd also bet that a lot of Iranian civilians-who had a taste of life under the Soviets, went south with them.
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Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have a plan to kill them.
Old USMC Adage
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