From: John Atkinson <johnmatkinson@y...>
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:17:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [FAQ] FH Lebanon and Carthage
--- "laserlight@quixnet.net" <laserlight@quixnet.net> wrote: > I think John already claimed the Christian Arabs; IIRC, some 14-15 million of 'em. Also the non-Muslim population of Anatolia. > the Druze might very well I think the New Israelis got the Druze?? Noam? > the Phoenicians did. Ideally you'd want a decadent Which in which role? Both of 'em have a naval tradition (well, the NRE has a shorter one, but it's no less strong). The problems faced by the land-based power would be more dramatic than in the historical Punic War due to the ability of FT ships to provide real-time intelligence and fire support. Rather like operating without air power against the US military.