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...also admits that the Afghan army is still weak. After eight years, when does he expect that it will have the strength and willingness to combat the insurgents - in 10 years, or 20 years? Those of us who served in Vietnam could readily see the same lack of willingness in the South Vietnamese as they mostly refused to put their lives on the line in their war against the North. If the government of a country of 28 million people can't muster enough support to combat 10,000 insurgents, maybe we should be considering other options. John Uffer, DENVILLE...
...also admits that the Afghan army is still weak. After eight years, when does he expect that it will have the strength and willingness to combat the insurgents - in 10 years, or 20 years? Those of us who served in Vietnam could readily see the same lack of willingness in the South Vietnamese as they mostly refused to put their lives on the line in their war against the North. If the government of a country of 28 million people can't muster enough support to combat 10,000 insurgents, maybe we should be considering other options. John Uffer, Denville...
...Allied commanders knew Omaha would be the hardest beach to take on D-day. Its gentle curve and imposing bluffs made it a natural killing ground. But even so, the lack of foresight seems breathtaking. Bombers were supposed to have softened up the German defenses, but they released their payloads too late - they were worried about hitting the landing parties - and missed the bunkers completely. Rockets were supposed to pound the beach from offshore, but they fell short. The German defenses were practically untouched. "All it's done is wake them up!" one officer remarked. That the assault on Omaha...
Challenger Sylvia P. Glick said she perceived a lack of attention from councillors and city residents to the amount that the legal battle is costing the city...
...Williams was similarly moved, saying, “I feel so blessed. I can’t tell you how humbling this is.” But these sentiments only served to highlight the disparity between the experience of Harvard students and those of inner-city young people who lack opportunities. “These young people do not see success on this level,” Sohn said, “so they do not know that it exists...