How can we possibly win, when we telegraph our moves?
http://www.stratfor.com/analysis/20100330_week_war_afghanistan_march_2430_2010<br/>
With its population-centric approach, the United States obviously wants to avoid destructive urban battles like the twin 2004 battles of Fallujah in Iraq. But by announcing its planned Afghan offensives, the United States sacrifices the ability to trap key Taliban leaders and hard-line fighters. Some do stay and fight, but tipping the Taliban off gives them a great deal of freedom of action in terms of choosing how, when and where they will continue the battle. And the Taliban continue to demonstrate their skill in classic guerilla warfare, resisting and wearing down their opponent without allowing themselves to be engaged decisively -- and while waiting out the inevitable withdrawal.
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