Friday, May 29, 2009

Army Chief: U.S. Can Fight North Korea If Necessary

Photo: Gen. George Casey

From FOX News:

North Korea has threatened war after condemnation of its underground nuclear test this week, and the United States has a long-term commitment to South Korea's defense.

WASHINGTON -- The United States could fight an old-fashioned war against North Korea if necessary, even while newer forms of conflict against terrorists and extremists continue, the Army's top officer said Thursday.

Asked whether the United States would be prepared to fight if war broke out between South Korea and North Korea, Gen. George Casey replied, "The short answer is yes," then added that "it would probably take us a little bit longer to shift gears" away from the type of counterinsurgency fighting that now occupies the Army.

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My Comment: The war will be over by the time U.S. forces arrive in Korea.

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