Who would win IRA or Taliban, WTF

[TopSecret]

Most of what the IRA was using was coming from the Communist blocs, with some from Libyia too. There were supposed to be some weapons originating from the US too, from sympathisers over there, not sure how true that is though.

On another note, the British don't use M-16's mate, they use the SA-80, and before that it was the SLR's. Moot point, I know

 

[chudley]

Not gonna comment much on this, but If you read the ART OF WAR you will know what I mean. The enemy will do anything within their means to defeat you, there is no such thing as fair play, and nor should you play fairly if you wish to win.

The Geneva convention stopped a lot of what was stated above, however not all states or organisations signed up to it, which leaves some countries in a quandary.

If you find yourself interested in this whole thread search for "Hybrid Warfare". Some of the threads are QI (might only be to me )

 

[w3bbo]

Jungle Warfare - Vietcong

Urban Warfare - IRA

Desert/Mountain Warfare - Taliban

You're pretty much comparing apples to oranges there I'm afraid. Each 'terrorist' faction has it's unique skills and specialities.

The Vietcong were masters of jungle warfare. Knowing their own territory led to a distinct advantage despite the overwhelming firepower of the US.

The IRA were very much under armed in comparison to the other two but equally faced an armed force hampered by red tape and politics.

The Taliban are well trained (by the Britsh & US when they were fighting Russia - oh the irony of it all!) with scant disregard for human life, including their own. Well armed with russian hardware and much like the other two, they can easily blend in to the indiginous population making it hard for the armed forces to detect.

Out of the three, all pitched together, I think terrain would decide the winner.

 

[Rastalovich]

Urban in Vietnam and Afghanistan too, just not on the tv much. Not enough movies about Afghanistan yet, seen a few low budget ones. But the Taliban have been over-running cities where the allied troops have to go in and do house to house.

Most of what the IRA was using was coming from the Communist blocs, with some from Libyia too. There were supposed to be some weapons originating from the US too, from sympathisers over there, not sure how true that is though.

On another note, the British don't use M-16's mate, they use the SA-80, and before that it was the SLR's. Moot point, I know

I know, the M-16 was pointing out the different country variations, which I thought was obvious.

The SA-80 was only introduced during Kuwait, which is a moot point The "IRA" had "surrendered" (media term) or given up by then ? (can't remember)

Think the L1A1 would be more topical for the media slanted IRA coverage.

 

[TopSecret]

Urban in Vietnam and Afghanistan too, just not on the tv much. Not enough movies about Afghanistan yet, seen a few low budget ones. But the Taliban have been over-running cities where the allied troops have to go in and do house to house.

I know, the M-16 was pointing out the different country variations, which I thought was obvious.

The SA-80 was only introduced during Kuwait, which is a moot point The "IRA" had "surrendered" (media term) or given up by then ? (can't remember)

Think the L1A1 would be more topical for the media slanted IRA coverage.

I'm not sure what you mean by the media slanted IRA coverage Rasta, and I'm not sure I want to know. It starting to sound like you have IRA sympathies, and if so I really do not want to know to be honest! I come from a military family and have had more than one close relative serve in N.I. so I think if this is where the debate is headed, I will bow out because I wouldn't trust myself not to vent a little steam over the IRA and any sympathisers.

 

[k4p84]

Oky day i started this thread on a jovial note. I think it may be wise to have it closed now, mods would care to do the honours,

cheers

ED

 

[JN]

Closed by request of thread starter