How long will the war last? Who knows, but here's a guess. - Austin Bay's Iraq War Diary


Read it. Quite interesting. He relates to some of what Sensing says below about the Japanese, as well:

[...]The Pacific island campaigns in WWII provide a historical example. Once organized Japanese resistance ceased and the allies had an island’s airfields and ports operating, the brass would declare the place "secure." Infantry regiments would withdraw to refit for the next amphibious assault. The "major operation" was over– but tell that to the Navy SeaBees on the "secure island" who would scrap with snipers for months after the front had officially moved forward.[...]