Libya's western rebels losing patience with leaders

* Delays, rows stoke frustrations on rebel side

* Rebels sit idle, awaiting decisions from divided leaders

By Michael Georgy

NEAR TIJI, Libya, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The rebel seethed as a bulldozer arrived to build a sand bank to protect rebels in Libya's Western Mountain region from nearby government forces.

"It's too late. Our leaders are trying to show they care about us but it's too late," said the fighter, Munir Marah, standing beside what was left of a Grad missile that killed three of his comrades early on Wednesday.

"If they had sent the bulldozer earlier they might have still been alive. (Our leaders) are indecisive and divided. It takes them a long time to do simple things," Marah said.

The rebels of Libya's Western Mountains need effective leadership more than ever during a critical juncture in their bid to clear out forces loyal to Gaddafi.

They have surrounded the strategic town of Tiji, his last major stronghold in the plains below the Western Mountains, but are short on ammunition, weapons and military training.   Continued...