> That would require purging every general who thought it was a good idea to move troops in with no supply line. Russia had already purged generals in 00s — th

> That would require purging every general who thought it was a good idea to move troops in with no supply line. Russia had already purged generals in 00s — there's been a LOT of weird "accidents" happening to experienced and charismatic generals after the second Chechen war. That's one of the reasons behind what's happening now.