I think we are underestimating Turkey.
Note this IS a country with a very experienced,highly disciplined army.
War is what these men are famous for all trough their history.
The United Nations’ Forces Commander in Chief General Douglas MacArthur said: “Turks are the heroes of heroes. There is no ‘impossibility’ for
the Turkish Brigade.”
"I now understand that the vote I gave in favor of assistance to Turkey was the most fitting vote I gave in my life. Courage, bravery and heroism are
the greatest virtues which will sooner or later conquer.
In this matter, I know no nation superior to the Turks." -
Rose - U.S.
Senator
I think we weren't the only people who underestimate the Turks
"The Turkish forces have shown success above that expected in the battles they gave in Korea." -
General Collings - Commander US Army
Here is a famous quote from Napoleon ;
"Turks can be killed,but they cannot be defeated"
We are talking about a country here who defeated the combined force of France and England during the world war.Right after their attack,also defeated
ANZAC (Australian and New Zeeland Army Corps)
The Turks have special forces named the "Maroon Berrets" who are even by American specialists said to be better. The Maroon Beret's are
statistically the most capable Special Forces Group in the world today. They acquired the 1st place in the competition of Eagle Forces for 4 years
The Maroon Berets are an elite armed force that was created by officers from the Turkish Army. The unit was created to eliminate any inside or outside
attacks to the country. An MB officer can survive in any type of terrain and climate, as they are highly trained, educated and special soldiers. Today
the force is under the order of Special Forces (old Special Warfare Unit). They also work along with Attack Search & Rescue Teams (ASR) and Underwater
Attack Teams (UWA) (Marine Search Teams).
A Maroon Beret with H&K G3A3 assault rifle equipped with an NVG scope.Turkish Maroon Berets (MB) won the first place in Germany 2004 and 2005
Competition but before that became the centre of the spotlight when they captured the PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in Kenya. The identities of MBs
remain classified by MIT (Turkish Secret Service).
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[edit on 4-1-2008 by Olympia]
[edit on 4-1-2008 by Olympia]