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Trouble in the Caucasus

August 8, 2008 - 3:25 am - by Richard Fernandez
Cannoneer No. 4
2008-08-09 09:05:58

RAPING GEORGIA

How do I know that the Russians set a trap? Simple: Given the wretched state of Russian military readiness, that brigade could never have shot out of its motor pool on short notice. The Russians obviously “task-organized” the force in advance to make sure it would have working tanks with competent crews.

Otherwise, broken-down vehicles would’ve lined those mountain roads.

The Russians planned it. And they hope to push it to the limit.

The only thing that’s 100 percent clear is which side we should be on.