Are the rebels in Libya doomed? Were they doomed from the start or did they just become doomed when despite having Western air power they still couldn't prevent pro-Gaddaffi forces from entering Misrata?
Perhaps they are doomed because they are using really old and crappy weapons, or at least running around and showing off those weapons.
Interesting note in the linked article: the rebels aren't using forward observers in conjunction with the limited artillery they have which means they are essentially firing indiscriminatly...something we condemn Gaddaffi's forces for doing. I love the double standard.
However, despite having horrible tactics and even more horrible weapons I'm not about to count the Libyan rebels out just yet. If nearly 3 years in Iraq taught me anything it's to never count any organization out. If the rebels start to act like an insurgency (which they should) they might have a shot at bringing in a new government. Avoid the stand-up fight, hold on to as much territory as you can in the east, and keep asking for weapons and assistance from whoever will provide it. Saturating any territory that pro-Gaddaffi forces enter with IEDs wouldn't hurt either.
Doomed or not, following the situation in Libya has been professionally entertaining for me.
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