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August 11, 2008 - 4:16 pm - by Richard Fernandez
wretchard
2008-08-11 18:02:08

So, do we expect the 127th Div. to strike from the rear?

If the Armenians let them, the Russians could potentially move a force north deep into the Georgian’s rear. It would be a fatal blow, one which I don’t think the Georgians have any conventional response to except to disband and wage irregular warfare, perhaps from sanctuaries along the Turkish border. Given the proximity of Turkey and the history of the region, it would also be a very dangerous move. Like I said, if Putin goes into this Casino, he bets the farm. He could win, but he could start a huge war.