I assume Sprouts referring to when Russia got its ass handed to them when they rocked up in Afghanistan a fair while back.
I'm sure I read somewhere that they literally just abandoned the whole idea and left vast amounts of weapons, ammunition and vehicles.. Although, isn't that pretty standard, sure I also read that it's quite common for the forces to leave stuff behind as the cost of bringing equipment back is more than buying it all again..
Wars probably one of the most profitable industries going, really sad. I've been reading a bit about psychopaths/sociopaths, the loner murdering with a blunt instrument type and the high functioning CEOs of FTSE companies. Can you imagine the board meetings at say, BAE, the chief exec screwing at the sales executive because the share holders aren't happy..
"We've sold 20% less cruise missiles this quarter, Charlie..! Get Gaddafi on the phone, tell him if he buys 3 items he gets the cheapest item for free"
Fucked up world..