How the weak can win – A primer on protracted war

Re:How the weak can win – A primer on protracted war by cellis on Thursday March 03, 2022 @10:11PM (#30550206)

Afghanistan won because they literally lived in caves and herded goats; they had nothing to lose but their lives. Modern adversaries to Russia have plenty to lose.

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Re:How the weak can win – A primer on protracted war by mellavora on Friday March 04, 2022 @03:57AM (#30552294)

Well, they could also lose their caves and their goats, so it was more than their lives. Let's not underestimate the sophistication and resilience of less economically developed societies.

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Re:How the weak can win – A primer on protracted war by pydry on Friday March 04, 2022 @05:23AM (#30552826)

Afghanistan won because the insurgents could be resupplied and given shelter by Pashtun pakistanis next door and because every part of the country is surrounded by mountains with very few, very easily disrupted mountain passes.

When your reliable supply lines are all flights, costs will seriously mount up.

Plus, they had stingers. They could raid and retreat essentially forever.

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