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Ambush Master makes a good point.

I've never been in such a situation; how could I reasonably judge what the people there might have done? It's easy to sit in air conditioned comfort, well-rested and well-fed, and second guess those who work under immense stress - but I think it leads to poor conclusions.

I would also note that this dovetails with another thread, where the nature of news from the war was discussed. This appears to be another instance of negative news about our forces being broadcast; could it be intended to influence public perceptions?