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.
Angus King: “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…”
On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
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Discussing military strategy for urban warfare in Mosul.
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