Sun-Tzu Described The US Iraq/Afghan War

Sun Tzu accurately described the consequences of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan centuries ago. Just shows we don't learn from history.

Sun Tzu said:

If the army is exposed to a prolonged campaign, the nation's resources will not suffice.

When weapons are blunted, and ardor dampened, strength exhausted, and resources depleted, the neighboring rulers will take advantage of these complications.

Then even the wisest of counsels would not be able to avert the consequences that must ensue.

Therefore, I have heard of military campaigns that were clumsy but swift, but I have never seen military campaigns that were skilled but protracted.

No nation has ever benefited from protracted warfare. More