However , this approach backfired when M23 troops tried to extort from the local population , since the armed youngsters defended their own villagers .
This way , a larger number of more experienced soldiers could be stationed on the battlefield .
This approach backfired when M23 troops tried to extort from the local population , since the armed youngsters defended their own villagers .
This way , a larger number of more experienced soldiers could be stationed on the battlefield .