Check out the history of Nasser's United Arab Republic; VERY well equipped by the Soviet Union, trained to the Nth degree, and had their heads handed to them by the Israeli army. I'm NOT promoting the Israelis, but facts are facts; the Israelis have consistantly kicked the asses of any Arab nation that they wanted to, regardless of how well equipped and trained the Arabs were. I think it has something to do with the fact that the Israelis have no place to retreat to.