Taliban fighters

As the tragedy in Afghanistan unfolds before our eyes, the question everyone is asking is how did the government forces collapse so quickly. The answer lies in a misunderstanding of military forces. As the Taliban approaches the enemy forces they let it be known that they can either capitulate and join their forces or all of their relatives will be tortured and killed. This concept of forced conversion is as old as Islam. The invading Islamic armies gave those they conquered a choice. Either join us and convert or become a slave. US military experts never considered any of this in their evaluation of the Afghan forces. They seem to believe that the Taliban would follow the Geneva Convention when it comes to war. Even now there is talk of negotiating with the Taliban.