Running the War

As the war in Afghanistan hits 10 years, guerrilla tactics are still exacting a high human toll. Gen. John Allen, the man in charge of the war, tells Scott Pelley that some U.S. troops will need to be there longer than most Americans thought.

[@JesusRodriguez-gv2ie]

This didn't age well. This was my biggest pet peeve in my 26 year career - leaders who believed something was always doable or winnable despite every indication to the contrary.

[@Not_From_Holland]

They always knew it was going to fall the way it did. Ask any veteran who served. They'll tell you how the generals always knew. Who won? The military industrial complex

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Will NEVER forget that Sad'r City!

[@nikopawlowic6557]

I know i'm late to commenting on this outdated video, however the question asked at 6:00 is one that can be easily answered. Ever heard of Vlad Dracula? H fought a war against the ottoman turks in the mid 1400's using geurilla style tactics. with only between 10,00-20,00 troops, he was able to cause incredible losses on the (depends on who you ask because historical accounts differ tremendously) 50,000-300,000 Turkish troops. What does any of this have to do with the Afghan war you ask? A smaller force that is more manuverable, crafty, and cunning is FAR more dangerous than the percieved unstoppable juggernaut. .

[@pavicjoka731]

gen. john allen ,taj covjek je za mene svjetski covjek, svemoguc,sveznalica,i naj naj gospodin svjetskog ranga.pozdravljam ga , zelim za mog zivota,da se rukujem i slikam sa njim,bila bi presrecna. hvala

[@Nino_J]

@FreshAzImis92 Thank you for your service

[@Sunshine191989]

If you have a problem with the war you should not disrespect the military that are just doing their jobs you should send your disrespect towards the politicians that sent us there. we are defending our country and following orders.

[@MartianStories]

@FreshAzImis92 We hear that at least of third of all the military share your opinion. Come home safe. And soon. We need you folks back on the homefront. Vets make great teachers.

[@rorodr318]

@KeepItSimplePC He has 3 Masters Degrees.

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Never made it there.Iraq 2003-2004 & 2007-2008

[@textusman]

what the hell?? US went to Park ARMY for help.....I feel pity on US now....... In 1999, US (CIA) was unable to stop planes....In 2011, US Army was unable to stop a truck.......PROGRESSING US!!!!

[@aceous99]

blame George Bush

[@AssassinsWeed666]

@afridi1100 Ok, now let's try that again but this time write the "response" in Enlish. Ok? Go!

[@TheSmoshmy]

It seems to me to be Viet Nam all over again.Will we ever learn?

[@8Oblivion_Lost8]

I just love how literally everything these self appointed geniuses, analysts, "warrior-scholars," and so-called leaders say is almost always wrong. Dead wrong.

[@phillispowers8925]

The showing of wha/bisxhappening so very close to thecUs is verry schocking. I think morexof the information this showsxusxall. We are closer to what isxgoing on than we know. We need to be more aware and support of what is going on.

[@AssassinsWeed666]

@afridi1100 Come on. Educate me. Tell me exactly how did the U.S. loose in Iraq. Give me ONE piece of evidence...

[@truthandfacts2023]

Watching after what happened recently and laughing

[@tahmadt]

Pakistan*

[@KeepItSimplePC]

lol @ this garbage just bring them home the same way we sent them i dont need 3 bachelors degree to figure that out

[@ernestoguevara3713]

Aww how cute, the soldiers are pushing kids on the swing... the war must be a success....

[@marksingermiller]

@FreshAzImis92 hey mate stay safe check out my music clip in my channel wrote it about the war

[@LAKHKAR123]

Bunch of pest on run

[@listovic]

Why does usa blame Pakistan for their failure in Afghanistan ? Yes Pakistani army doesent stop the taliban activity on their soil just like the us army cant stop 100 taliban do what they want. america is just playing the blame game, when they cant win its someone elses fault...