He means the typical desert uniform and gear, I suppose:
This, of course, was quite different from the British Army "softlee, softlee" strategy, which worked so well in Basra:
Thursday, December 10, 2009
UK Intel Chief: US Soldiers In "Darth Vader" Outfits Scared Iraqis
Sir John Sawers, the head of MI6 (UK Equivalent to CIA) complained that US soldiers in "Darth Vader" outfits and wraparound sunglasses alienated the Iraqi population.
He means the typical desert uniform and gear, I suppose:
This, of course, was quite different from the British Army "softlee, softlee" strategy, which worked so well in Basra:
He means the typical desert uniform and gear, I suppose:
This, of course, was quite different from the British Army "softlee, softlee" strategy, which worked so well in Basra:
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I love that Monty Python sketch.
As to the Limey, I can't say that their job in Basra was very impressive. I mean, it took the Iraquis to restore order. Ouch.
@Borepatch: if I recall, the latter stages of the British presence in Basra consisted of them huddling in their tiny compounds, whimpering.
It's true enough that our guys are dressed for war, not for socializing. But, I'll be damned if we're going to take criticism from a country that sends guys into battle wearing shorts.
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