Shrike502 comments on Western-trained Ukrainian troops learn the hard way that US warfare doctrine doesn't work very well

[–] Shrike502@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 3 years ago (3 children)

US relies heavily on having complete air superiority

And also buying or otherwise recruiting massive amounts of locals to be used as cannon fodder. Which is what these ukranian soldiers are. Then USMC swoops in and claims victory.

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[–] sevenapples@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Where can I read more about this?

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[–] Shrike502@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

This is what I get for not keeping my sources on hand. Apologies for the delay.

Here is one option. I understand if you would be sceptical about some rando blog, especially with that kind of profile picture (I know I was), but the fellow cites his sources, so you can check them yourself, if needed.

On topic of other conflicts, I sadly have nothing on hand, except to note that everywhere - from Vietnam to Libya to Afghanistan, there was always a "local" military doing the dirty work and usually composed of colourful characters.

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[–] sevenapples@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 3 years ago

Thanks for the reply; no need to apologize for the delay.

My only gripe with it, albeit a small one, is that it disregarded NATO casualty numbers and used media numbers for the bombing of Serbia, but used Russian MoD numbers for the current war. There's the issue that the mainstream media are biased towards Ukraine, but I feel that a presentation of their numbers as well would paint a fuller picture.

But I have to say, it's really an eye-opener on the incompetency of the US military. I still believe they're a major power, but not the flawless one, or supply gods that I previously thought them to be.

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