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The article is clear. The US built an army on the US model, reliant on heavy logistic and air support from outside. Without that support, the army collapsed.

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At the very least I would have modeled it by looking at successful neighbouring armies.

All armies run on logistics. Not building a replacement is irresponsible.

The heroin trade has excellent logistics.

I would assume they do

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