Military Tactics



U.S. speeds up bomb delivery for the Israelis

Thousands flee southern Lebanon

Israeli troops seize Lebanese village

Hundreds of Israeli troops have crossed the border and taken control of a village in south Lebanon, despite Israel saying it has no plans for a full-scale invasion for now.

Israeli soldiers, backed by artillery and tank fire, moved into the village of Maroun al-Ras on Saturday and took control, military officials said on condition of anonymity.

Israeli tanks, bulldozers and armoured personnel carriers knocked down a border fence and entered the area at about 3pm.

Up to 2,000 troops entered the area on Saturday, but some returned to Israel during the day. No Israeli or Hezbollah casualties were immediately reported.

(With thanks to my father, who is knowledgeable about armed forces and military matters)

When you fight any modern war, you soon run of weapons.

I'm suprised the IDF cannot locate Hezbollah's position with more accuracy, the British army has a special radar which can pinpoint where a rocket has been launched from, Israel could also pre-position their troops in helicopters just within the Lebanon border and could respond as soon as Hezbollah started firing rockets.

Its no good having armour, because southern Lebanon has mountainous countryside and this makes armour impracticable.

The only problem with this policy is that helicopters are vulnerable to anti aircraft missils so there would be some risk in it.