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2023-07-19 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

After Suffering Heavy Losses, Ukrainians Pause to Rethink Strategy

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Posted by mossomo 2023-07-19 08:05|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 About as good as the Germans at Kursk? Give the Russians credit for in depth defenses. Time for both sides to sit back and reevaluate offensive combat doctrine and skill sets.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-07-19 10:23|| 2023-07-19 10:23|| Front Page Top

#2 #1 About as good as the Germans at Kursk? Give the Russians credit for in depth defenses. Time for both sides to sit back and reevaluate offensive combat doctrine and skill sets

In an environment of spinning knives>

The best doctrine in that case is to sue for peace and a settlement.

Posted by badanov 2023-07-19 10:36|| 2023-07-19 10:36|| Front Page Top

#3 No one is gonna win this shit show, neither the combatants nor their curators.

Posted by badanov 2023-07-19 10:37|| 2023-07-19 10:37|| Front Page Top

#4 I can think of one winner: defense contractors.

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace: Ukraine a “Battle Lab” Testing Lethal Weapons for Future Wars

Isn't it nice of Ukrainians to volunteer as lab rats for the Brits? Well, of course, for the Americans too. And you can bet those devilish old Ruskies will be quick to learn their lessons as well. Fun and games for everyone for years to come.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-07-19 12:17|| 2023-07-19 12:17|| Front Page Top

#5 Isn't it nice of Ukrainians to volunteer as lab rats for the Brits?
Unlike the Spanish Civil War the Brits seem to be paying attention this time...

Posted by magpie 2023-07-19 14:34|| 2023-07-19 14:34|| Front Page Top

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