"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (13 Viewers)
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Admiral Beez
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When he became PM in May 1937, Chamberlain inherited a military neglected by PMs Stanley Baldwin (1923-29 & 1935-37) and Ramsey MacDonald (1924, 1929-35). He was no fool when he signed the Munich agreement with Hitler in 1938, as he knew Britain was not ready. But Chamberlain set to work, leading one of the largest rearmament campaigns of all time (Putin will have a equally massive postwar task rearming Russia), launching or laying down seven fleet carriers (Ark Royal, 6xIllustrious/Implacable class) and all five KGV class battleships. Chamberlain's government expedited the Spitfire, Hurricane and chain home radar programs that made Churchill's victory in the BoB possible. I've always thought that Chamberlain is unfairly tarred by us armchair historians.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I don't have a problem with him trying to stave off war. I do have a problem with his apparent acceptance of the Munich agreement being sold as "peace in our time" when anyone with half-a-brain understood that Germany by then already had a track record of signing and then breaking agreements.
Of course the Allies needed more time to rearm. But saying that it meant peace seems awfully naive -- or cynical.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
He was a politician. He had to spin it, I guess.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
And I think your guess is spot-on. "Listen, folks, I just signed this agreement, but I don't expect it to last long in the face of events" is a much harder selling point.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Admiral Beez
Major
Like Putin's 3 day special operation.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Except Chamberlain didn't have opponents defenestrated.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
So I'm watching "euro news". They posted a clip of President Zelenskyy saying he wants to swap North Korean POWs for Ukrainian POWs.
What's North Korean for "Noooooooooo!!!"?
What's North Korean for "Noooooooooo!!!"?
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
About those two N. Korean POWs and their options:
www.theguardian.com
Repatriation or a life among ‘enemies’: what fate awaits the North Koreans captured by Ukraine?
Neither Russia nor North Korea has claimed the soldiers as their own yet, while South Korea could accept them as defectors
I feel more sad for the North Koreans than for others who fight on the side of the Kremlin. North Koreans most probably do not understand what is going on in this war and have little choice. Others, including the Russian professional military, know well what they do and can quit.
No, seriously, when No.2 can not defeat No.20 and has to turn to No.34 for manpower and ammunition and No.16 for buying critical technologies... Is it time to rethink your methodology and formulas, after 3 years?
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Admiral Beez
Major
Russia is No.2? Maybe because of its nuclear arsenal. Take that away, and account for all of their losses and compare conventional forces I expect Russia is below the likes of France and the UK.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Russian media channels recently published a video claiming to show a successful strike on a "Western-made radar system" allegedly operated by Ukrainian forces.
However, defense analysts have identified the destroyed system as a rare North Korean surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, possibly in Russian service. The footage, originally shared by the Russian channel "Povernutye na Voynie," appears to document a friendly fire incident.
The air defense system shown in the video closely resembles a North Korean analog of the Russian Tor short-range SAM system, known by NATO as the SA-15. This particular vehicle, mounted on a semi-trailer with missiles positioned in its middle section, had not been previously identified in the conflict, raising questions about its origin and operational deployment.
Analysts believe the vehicle was misidentified, potentially by the drone operator responsible for the strike. The incident highlights the challenges of identifying advanced air defense systems in the fog of war.
Russian drone strikes North Korean air defense system
Russian media channels recently published a video claiming to show a successful strike on a "Western-made radar system" allegedly operated by Ukrainian forces. However, defense analysts have identified the destroyed system as a rare North Korean surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, possibly in...
A Russian Field Army Set Up Its HQ In A Highrise Near Pokrovsk. A Ukrainian Munition Brought Down The Building.
The strike on the 2nd Guards Combined Arms Army in Novohrodivka is a setback for the Russian offensive.
www.forbes.com
For The First Time Since 2022, Ukraine May Have A Tank Advantage Over Russia
Ukrainian drones keep Russian tanks away from the front line.
www.forbes.com
‘Fear Not,’ A Russian Prayed As A Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicle Shot Up Russian Infantry At The Church Of Saint Michael In Pogrebki
There’s plenty to fear as the battle for one tiny village escalates.
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The “Novel” Pulse Jet Engine Powering The Ukrainian Trembita Missile
Ukraine is using a pulse jet engine to power the Trembita missile. Despite being an older, seldom-used design, these engines allow for the easy production of the missile.
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