Libyan rebels vs Col. Gaddafi

The conflict in Libya has been reported non-stop by the news up to now. Hence, I like to regurgitate some (already known) facts about this conflict.

Preview:
The Jasmine Revolution of Egypt created an unexpected and shocking developments in the Middle East. Suddenly the people screamed for changes.

Fortunately for Egypt, the change of government is relatively bloodless.

This wind of change blew westward to Libya.

However, the case for Libya has become an outright civil war. The rebels (based on my perception via media like tv and papers)seemed not to have a strong leader or military leadership and seemed like a rabble. (not a fair assessment imho)

The overwhelming firepower of the ruling junta (of Colonel Gaddafi) poses a very serious threat of massacre of the rebels. Hence, a divided United Nations security council imposed a no fly zone and implemented airstrikes on Gaddafi's forces to negate the firepower of Gaddafi's junta.

Libya is no stranger to conflict, as in the past Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Turks, Italians, Germans and the English have fought over its soil.

Only time will tell...of what will happen.

A military history in the making. Probably an autopsy of the Libyan conflict will be written 1-2 years from now. Looking forward to the analysis from the experts, historian.