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"bombs and tanks" means something very very different in 2021 than it did in 1942. You have to remember they barely had V2 rockets in WW2... What actually caus

by xxpor 5y ago

"bombs and tanks" means something very very different in 2021 than it did in 1942. You have to remember they barely had V2 rockets in WW2... What actually causes issues for modern armies is relatively low tech guerilla warfare, as we've seen in nearly every war (that any country has engaged in, not just the US) since Vietnam especially, but the hints were there since the second Boer war. Forget even nukes for a second, I don't think anyone has the stomach for a regular conventional war between modern nation states. We've seen the pictures of what cities looked like in Europe after WW2. Now add modern bombs and missiles. Imagine Shanghai or LA just completely flattened. It's not worth it.

dillondoyle 5y ago
planes too: I find the lessons of our reliance on air support in the context of Afghanistan an interesting lesson that our military hopefully learns from. There is some good reporting that reported the total collapse of their army was partially because without the US they couldn't reach their bases or provide support, let alone maintain their planes & helos. The US brass were even bragging the the Taliban couldn't use even our guns that were left behind since they take so much special maintenance. What happens to our 'fancy' planes with electronics/software attacks? Do we even have the capability to drop bombs if something like that happens?