What Fundamental Mistake Did the British Continue to Make in Their

question 68

Multiple Choice

What fundamental mistake did the British continue to make in their prosecution of the Afghanistan Wars?

• A) The British were so afraid of the Afghan warriors that they were incapable of effective combat.
• B) The Afghans had superior weapons and brought overwhelming firepower to bear on the British soldiers.
• C) The Afghans were accustomed to the climate and the British soldiers could not adapt to the conditions.
• D) The British severely and repeatedly underestimated their enemies overall capabilities.
• E) The British were subverted and outmaneuvered by the Russians and finally gave up the fight.

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