ISIS - Stronger than Anticipated?

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/islamic-...

They have been around for a while now and show no sign of letting up anytime soon.

So the Iraqi army with air support from USA, Saudi and Im sure other Eurpoean counrties still manage to win a battle for a key Iraqi city!!!!

Is it only me that thinks they will can only be defeated in a full scale ground war which nobody wants to partake in. I can imagine in 5 years as ISIS numbers grow there will be a lot of people questioning why nobody acted when we had the chance...

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Grumfutock said:

I would point out there is already a full scale ground war going on against them. Iraqi forces with the aid of Iranian back militia are fighting hard against ISIS and have been fir some time.

The problem in Iraq is that ISIS move and concentrate force quickly, switching from city to city. This catches Iraqi troops by surprise and they are slow to mass and react. Additionally ISIS are operating in Sunni areas which are supportive of them so that aids their efforts considerably.

They cannot be dismissed yet but ISIS are a lot weaker than they were 12 months ago if you take the time to look at the real situation and facts rather than the sensational media headlines.

Just out of interest where do you look at for information on the real situation and facts? Is there an ISIS Press office?

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Elroy Blue said:

Ramadi was defended by 2500 well armed troops. The ran from 200 IS fighters in pick up trucks. Nothing will change until they sort out this staggering level of incompetence.

I was completely unaware that the French had been involved in the training of Iraqi troops?