Deserters

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Deserters

TB — 4/22/2008 10:33:41 PM (archived)

Desertion is not the "norm." Do the numbers from the figures in your own posts.

Handy figure for comparison: WWII desertion rates ran about 6.5 percent.

The BBC has a story it wants to tell, and it will find people who will tell them that story.

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Analysis - "Offensive casts doubt on Iraqi forces " - Bowser - 4/22/2008 4:56:53 PM
- Guess that's why Basra is firmly under Iraqi government control. - Lee - 4/23/2008 3:21:14 AM
- Scraping the barrel a bit? - TB - 4/22/2008 10:00:52 PM
  - Oh, and PS. Would you want 'em on your flank? - Bowser - 4/22/2008 10:24:06 PM
  - "I know! For a real objective look at how the Iraqi army is doing, we'll interview a deserter!" - Bowser - 4/22/2008 10:20:20 PM
    - Deserters - TB - 4/22/2008 10:33:41 PM
      - Again, disingenuous. What desertion rate will ruin your battle effectiveness? - Bowser - 4/22/2008 10:57:25 PM

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