Very good report from BBC radio on the European terror networks.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03pfwymBased on their reporting, the attacks in Paris last fall were fairly sophisticated. Much more so than the usual lone wolf attacks like those on Charlie Hebdo or the Christmas attack in San Bernardino.
E. g. They planned multiple, simultaneous attacks and bombings in order to overwhelm the police and counter-terror forces.
Also, in the theater attack, the killers had studied detailed floorplans of their target. They placed one of their number outside in an alley so that he could ambush those who tried to exit through one of the main escape doors.
All in all, a very sobering report. Gives us much to ponder. As Michael keeps reminding us, "we are on our own" if we get caught up in one of these events.
Thanks