This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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#196820-
Carter & Act of War
Message #196998
Jack, Your going to have be a little clearer Jack. What point are you trying to make? That hostages remained imprisoned and their numbers increased while Reagan was in power since they could buy guns from Reagan with hostages? Brion PS Why does the unnamed author call the Reagan years…
#196888-
Vietnam – Demo's War?
Message #196963
Raymond, We did range all over Vietnam and we did attack radar and anti-aircraft sites. Brion
#196753-
Vietnam – Demo's War?
Message #196962
Jack, In regard to your comment: "Don't overestimate the Afgha terrain." I don't have to worry about *my* estimate of the Afghan terrain, it was a bear for the Russians though. It particularly limited the effectiveness of air power similar to the way the jungles of Vietnam limited US airpower.…
#196752-
Vietnam – Demo's War?
Message #196961
Jack, In regard to your theory that: "The Afghans did not defeat the Soviets — ie. THE US OF A DID" Main problem I see with that theory is that there were no US soldiers in Afghanistan. Other than that minor point, it's real interesting. In regard to your other…
#196745-
Vietnam – Demo's War?
Message #196960
Jack, In regard to your "rule" that "Air power guarantees success in war, if it's used right." Now you've got it. A incontrovertible rule, if it doesn't hold true it was misused. How about, airpower wins every war except the ones it doesn't win? That fits all the same criteria.…