Fighting A Set Piece War

In the 1800s generals would fight set piece battles. The two sides would line up. Face each other and fight at a preset time. The whole thing was absurd because both sides should be seeking an overwhelming advantage. Not lining up so the generals could have things nice and tidy for themselves.

In Iraq we call out the enemy but he only sends a token force while the main force only fights when it has the advantage. It is nothing short a pathetic that that the US army is fighting using that tactics of the 1800s. If the enemy only fights when he will win then he will never lose.