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Jim wrote:

Wouldn't be so sure about that. Back in the day of Austerlitz MP, one of the most feared and ruthless online players turned out to be a female of 15. If she did not go to West Point, it was a real loss for the country.

-Jim

You are correct Jim. Women seem to have a keen sense of ruthlessness that I think men just don't possess.

Like it's said. "hell has no fury like a woman scorned" (I think that is the saying), it's down right scary how women can be when they get ticked off, now imagine this fury with a tactical mind....hell, I wouldn't want to fight against them.

I would like to see a clan made of women players, and see what can be accomplished on the battlefield, let's see if this can be put to the test.

I would pay to get highspeed to take part in that battle.

later!

Gentlemen (and Ladies),

Having served with a number of women Officers in the Marines, I have a few observations -

The female officers were fine when not required to think outside the box. As soon as something went sideways, they tended to freeze up, then reel off a bunch of orders that were sometime contradictory. Yes, males did this too, just not as much.

As an CWO/Instructor at TBS, my observations were, during OPFOR tactical exercises, when Female student commanders made "contact" with the OPFOR teams, their reaction times were slower and their orders confused. This resulted in a higher "casualties" then their male counterparts. Yes, males did this too, but not as much.

"...woman scorned..." - Ruthlessness does not always equal victory. Underlying ruthlessness is recklessness. Recklessness, generally, results in higher loss of life, on both sides to no real victory. A Phyrric victory is fine in a game, not on the human battlefield.
Also, their "fury" tends to dissipate rather quickly, usually leading to tears and intraspection.

Coolness under fire is still a required trait. I have seen more women then men wilt and fall apart under fire. Yes, I have been in combat. Have the scars and give-away medals to prove it.

I believe I remember the young woman you are talking about in Austerlitz MP. I was there too. Sorry to disagree, but I beat her regularly. She had a tendency to keep pushing hard forward, using up men at a frightful rate. Once I realized I was up against her, I would wait out the attack, then drive in on one of her flanks, knowing that she would have few if any reserves. Worked almost every time.

My ha' penny of thoughts.

Sic Semper Tyrannis

Jack O'Neill B)

I shall stand corrected, well until you can convince me that my wife holding a frying pan is something I shouldn't be afraid of.

I really don't have much experience with women in combat, so I have to give way to you on this since you have.

Cheers, and take care.

M,

Remember, there's always the excellent making-up sex after the fight. :laugh:

Jack B)

Jack ONeill wrote:

M,

Remember, there's always the excellent making-up sex after the fight. :laugh:

Jack B)

Hi there Jack!

Yes indeed it is. I guess getting her the horse whip wasn't such a great idea for christmas then?

It's a good thing my wife doesn't read the forums, be hard to type with a stump.



cheers guys, and have a great day!

My Wife would take Berdan's sharp shooters and have them all aim just south of center mass on their enemy targets. Wouldn't be long before word got out that perhaps you might not want to cross her.

regards,

Greg B)