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Noncombatant casualties and mistreatment of prisoners further alienated the occupied. Despite command policies, arrogance and humiliation occurred too often.

The threat of other enemies assaulting the homeland inhibited the invaders’ commitment. The looses became unacceptable and the people clamored for their soldiers withdrawal. The leadership was so discredited it was deposed, the great nation did withdraw and the faraway provinces gained their independence.

What war is this? This description fits, without changing a word, the first century Roman invasion of Britain, the 18th century attempt of the British to retain the American colonies and the 20th century U. S. occupation of Vietnam.

Will it describe the 21st century war in Iraq?

Nels Parson

Washington

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