Re: North Korea - Miscalculation

[Ed Evanhoe <gangster@korean-war.com>]

>Mike,
>
> >>  A high-tech military like ours is always at its best against a 
> similar opponent.  And, as we saw in SEA and in particular our failed 
> efforts to choke off the Ho Chi Minh Trail, at our worst against low-tech 
> opponents.  In a lot of critical aspects, NK features low-tech (because 
> they really don't have the money for high-tech) threats that can pose a 
> real problem for the US military.  And hard as it is for me to believe 
> the quality is there, they really do have--at last count--nearly 100,000 
> special forces soldiers.  I've come to believe that at least in terms of 
> toughness and tactical prowess, most of these 100,000 are dangerous 
> guys.  And don't forget, all they really have to do--beyond taking the 
> political heat--is take our airfields for a few weeks or perhaps even for 
> only a few days; not even occupy them! , just stop traffic in/out. <<

All valid.  Plus, you can add in 5,000-8,000 TONS of CW, much of it 
deliverable by Scud warhead.  For anyone wanting more information, I 
suggest they obtain a copy of Joe Bermudez's NORTH KOREAN SPECIAL FORCES 
(Naval Institute Press.)  It is real eye-opener.

Regards

Ed


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