Bush did the same thing. Yep, let the enemy know exactly, to the number, how many bad guys they are up against. One of the first things they teach cadets at West Point. In the meantime, it is always advantageous to not know exactly how many of the enemy we are up against. Again, the second thing they teach cadets at West Point. Note: The enemy never tells how many of them are fighting on their side. It's just not fair.