since this is Syria slash Iraq Thread ... I accidentally found this very recent video
of what could be a Tank Division, of Iraqi Army gathering to attack
(that's what the link
says; all what I probably understood was "Allahu")
Video yet posted ! déjà vu ...
2 pages before, 9th Armored Division have M1A1 and T-72 also with M-113, BMP-1 etc... only heavy unit definitely a part a Brigade about in or close Ramadi, IS is not a real army but everywhere and certainly this division is split to support other units.
The best tactic for take completely Ramadi as Russian in Groznyi 2nd battle begin before assault by a heavy bombing, Artillery ideal fighters can't ensure consistency of shots as she in more you can get shell in big qty more cheap for it also TOS-1A MLRS is excellent ! they have 10.
More long but avoids losses with also suicide attacks, you can be sure no surrender or almost ... and urban warfare is the more diffficult in more Ramadi is a city enough important, 450000 people.
Before " catastrophe " to Mosul Iraqi Army have ~ 280000 pers. in 14 Divisions 4 lost close Mosul ! actualy according Iraqi officiels about 7/9 operationnals remains clearly superior to IS in more Iraqi troops supported by aviation, helos.
