I won't debate whether the U.S. should have gone and invaded Iraq or not. The U.S. military did however demonstrate how a well trained, well equipped small force could defeat a larger, less well trained and equipped force even if the latter is fighting on its home ground.
It is one thing however if you plan on just defeating the enemy and moving on, it is another if you plan on staying and rebuilding. It took a large force to stay and rebuild and occupy Germany after WWII. It took a long time also. Note that Germany didn't have insurgents or other countries like Iran supplying weapons to fight the occupation forces and also note that Germany didn't have a population that was vastly divided in religion, ethnic background etc.
Though I don't agree with McCain on many issues I think he is right that we need to expect to stay a long time.
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