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Considering Russia annexed Crimea in a matter of days, I don't think that gives Germany enough time to fix their equipment operational.
by hopia 7y ago
Considering Russia annexed Crimea in a matter of days, I don't think that gives Germany enough time to fix their equipment operational.
- pinkfoot 7y agoTheir risk analysis therefore probably concludes that the present LIKELIHOOD of an invasion AND a successful occupation is too low to worry about. That's the difference between the paranoid and the rational.
- hopia 7y agoThen, what's the point of having any military equipment at all to worry about? Mind you, failing at this gamble would have devastating effects, as was evidenced by many occupied nations during the last major conflict in Europe.
- pinkfoot 7y agoMy guess is its to keep enough professional officers and enlisted staff to be able to mobilise and upgrade their capabilities quickly (with or without allies) in the even the risk evaluation changes. Note that Costa Rica has no defence force at all. > failing at this gamble Yes, all adult decisions are based on uncertainty. Especially when resources are limited.