The article is dated July 17th 2011 and the article it quotes is dated 9 days earlier.
Although you use the word 'we' the article is most definitely angled at providing a critique of UK tactics in comparrison to what are perceived as 'superior' US tactics. This would I believe (even though the source is dated) sit well with what seems to be your current favourite sport of "gee, lets point and laugh at the Limeys".
Without wishing to blow too much smoke up the backsides of the Brits (with whom I served) nor criticise the military/policies of the land of my birth too much, I don't think it is too harsh to say that, with regards to COIN operations, the Brits have a track record a little better than the US and for good reason. 'Corageous Restraint' aren't dirty words and 'brassing up' anything that moves can be counter-productive, as I'm sure a Vietnam Vet such as yourself might appreciate.
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