Humor relating to Iraq
The problem with the Iraqi army is that they were using Russian defense tactics:
1. Engage the enemy.
2. Draw him into your territory.
3. Wait until winter sets in.
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The Iraqi verions of the classic army regulations can be summarized as:
If it doesn’t move, hide behind it.
If it does move, surrender to it.
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Iraqi Air Force motto:
I came I saw Iran
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