We didn't know about that situation when this incident first take place. You guys were always posting photos of soldiers with good gear, full of confident about themselves etc.. When we first heared the news ( Iraqi forces fled before ISIS while they were outnumbering them 15 to 1)... it struck as a hilorious event.
We should also consider the element of betreyal among Iraqi army ranks and also tribesmen who are allied with ISIL and do the ;inside' job first before the main assault. There are still elements of Baath party among ISIL who are experienced and battle hardened during last wars. There are also agents who have infiltrated Iraqi army and their betrayal is one of the main reasons of this mess.
The Person who caused the mess in the first place is the Iraqi President Maliki.
1. Trumped up Charges against Sunni and Kurd Vice Presidents
2. Politicized the Military. He took out Sunnis or Kurds in the Iraqi Army that were in mixed sect areas and replaced them with his Shia.
3. Let the Shia Militias have free run. While targeting the Sunni, Turkmen, and Kurds.
4. 'Replaced' Sunnis and Kurds from Iraqi Intelligence Services. The same people who helped Stabilize the Country and get Iraq back from Al Qaeda & other terrorists. These guys were the best of the best. Remember that Paul Bremer disbanded all of Iraq's previous Military and Intelligence services, well when hte going got tough, he had no choice but to bring some back.
5. Marginalized Political Parties that weren't Shia.
6. Marginalized the 'Sons of Iraq', same group that helped Number 4.
7. Acted like Syria wouldnt spill-over into Iraq.
When it comes down to it. Why would you ever fight for a country that has marginalized your tribe, family, etc?
You fight for One that gives you hope for a better future.
You fight for One that gives you faith that 'the best days are yet to come'.
You fight for One that you know will use your sacrifice to bestow freedom on your countrymen.
You fight for One that has given you everything you could have asked for, and your willing to make sure the next generation gets it even better.
Those that serve aren't angels or saints. We're all human.
The situation is not what it seems. Like I said, soldiers were given orders to give up their posts. The governor of Ninawa has a hand in this, as well as some generals in the army.
Who gave the orders to soldiers to leave their positions? Those guys need to be in a Court Martial.