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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
But, a--as you just testified, a 10-to-1 ratio of offense to defense going into a city like Mosul means you're going to have a large, well-trained force.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Discussing military strategy for urban warfare in Mosul.

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