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Organized marauders, a serious thorn in the back of regular armies
I was just comparing the numbers for both Afghan wars and figured out that, despite having more troops, less rebel to fight, and much improved technologies (GPS, computer assisted devices, MRAP vehicles...) we have not done much better than the Soviets in the same amount of time.
Afghanistan 1979-1989 State Forces Soviets (115,000) Gov (55,000) Total (170,000) Rebel Forces Mujahideens (200-250,000) Casualties Soviets Killed KIA 12,916 Others 1,556 Wounded 53,753 Missing 211 Government Killed 18,000 Mujahideen Killed Unknown Afghanistan 2001-2011 State Forces NATO (132,400) Gov (270,000) Total (402,400) Rebel Forces Various groups (136,000) Casualties NATO (-contractors) Killed KIA 2,413 Others Wounded 16,000+ Missing Government Killed 8956 Rebels 38,000 killed/captured Stating that, I don't intend to make any political statement and I don't intend to blame anyone (just wanted to make things clear). I simply imply that in favorable conditions marauders and rebel groups represent a formidable foe even for an organized army. Therefore, do you have any thoughts on organized marauder groups. Last edited by Mohoender; 06-01-2011 at 07:17 AM. |
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