Friday, July 15, 2011

Is Gaddafi's Army Disintegrating?



Libyan Rebels Capture Demoralised Gaddafi Troops -- The Guardian

Soldiers held as prisoners of war tell of lack of resources and loyalty among pro-government forces.

The six barefooted men trooped into the school library, their faces uneasy and downcast. Not so long ago this room, with its Arabic texts and Webster's dictionary, was for studious children. Now it is home to prisoners of war.

Wearing T-shirts and loose trousers, and aware their words could be heard by rebel guards, the men sat at a long table to tell how they came to fight for a man they little care for in a war they barely understand.

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My Comment: This is a war of attrition, and it appears that the rebels are winning. But for eventual victory .... I expect more months of fighting.

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