"It is a truism that what happens on the battlefield is rarely what decides a war. The planning and preparations beforehand determine the result of the fighting." - And still there is room for surprise, "the Russians don't fight back"! - I always liked v. Clausewitz: try-to-make-sure-the-soldiers-don't-have-wet -socks-all-of-the-time so…
"It is a truism that what happens on the battlefield is rarely what decides a war. The planning and preparations beforehand determine the result of the fighting." - And still there is room for surprise, "the Russians don't fight back"! - I always liked v. Clausewitz: try-to-make-sure-the-soldiers-don't-have-wet -socks-all-of-the-time sort of attitude. It seems the Ukrainian preparations also included to make sure the Russians were hungry too.
Swedish commentator is stressing that these successes are on one or two fronts, not the whole scene, but it sure looks hopeful. It will be interesting to see if the Kosacks, organized to fight for Russia, will turn their weapons against the Russians when it comes to the Crimea. They have been living in Crimea for a long time.
'It will be interesting to see if the Kosacks, organized to fight for Russia, will turn their weapons against the Russians when it comes to the Crimea.'
"It is a truism that what happens on the battlefield is rarely what decides a war. The planning and preparations beforehand determine the result of the fighting." - And still there is room for surprise, "the Russians don't fight back"! - I always liked v. Clausewitz: try-to-make-sure-the-soldiers-don't-have-wet -socks-all-of-the-time sort of attitude. It seems the Ukrainian preparations also included to make sure the Russians were hungry too.
Swedish commentator is stressing that these successes are on one or two fronts, not the whole scene, but it sure looks hopeful. It will be interesting to see if the Kosacks, organized to fight for Russia, will turn their weapons against the Russians when it comes to the Crimea. They have been living in Crimea for a long time.
'It will be interesting to see if the Kosacks, organized to fight for Russia, will turn their weapons against the Russians when it comes to the Crimea.'
Thoughtful and timely question.