Re: Arab military effectiveness article was Test

On Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:31 -0500 bbrush@unlnotes.unl.edu wrote:

> Out of curiosity I went looking for the article John mentioned.  
Google found not less than 5 different copies of it. I found it rather 
enlightening. <

Interesting, but potentially dangerous. I noted the comment about the 
American perception of Japan before WW2, and the other examples given. 
With them in mind, I'd be wary of basing any practical strategies on 
that article, lest the same thing happen again.

It's rather ironic: the article begins with a description of why the 
article ought not to be relied on... and it's difficult to know if 
either or both should be believed.

Phil
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