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> Light arms vs a modern arms(tanks,planes,helicopters) is just suicide. No, that's wrong. Conflicts like the one in Afghanistan show they can be effective ag
by CharlesColeman 7y ago
> Light arms vs a modern arms(tanks,planes,helicopters) is just suicide.
No, that's wrong. Conflicts like the one in Afghanistan show they can be effective against a well-equipped modern army, you just need to deploy them with the right (asymmetric) tactics.
- lm28469 7y agoMeh, it's like saying New York could fight off the entire US army by using asymmetrical tactics. US invading Vietnam or Afghanistan isn't exactly the same: China is literally surrounding HK and has one of strongest army in the world. They could obliterate HK in a few hours. The only way I see it ending well is if somehow the military/police side with HK and China decide that it isn't worth the trouble. Even if China goes full berserk on HK I don't see the EU or US doing more than economic sanctions, and we all know this is as bad for US as it is for them.
- CharlesColeman 7y ago> They could obliterate HK in a few hours. If the population of HK was sufficiently armed and motivated, the only way the PLA could do that "in a few hours" is with nukes. But you make a good point: asymmetric tactics can be countered with indiscriminate extermination. However the diplomatic fallout of such tactics is likely unacceptable, even to the PRC.
- chongli 7y agothe only way the PLA could do that "in a few hours" is with nukes No, they could obliterate HK with conventional artillery. But that would be a huge mistake, to say the least.
- toast0 7y agoArmed resistance escalates the conflict. This can be a win for the resistance because the opponent may not be willing to bring artillery, or to deny the opponent unsullied spoils.
- nostrademons 7y agoAfghan guerillas are using a number of modern arms (RPGs, Stingers) as well, plus IEDs. Helicopters don't get downed by rifles.