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Putin And His Terrible, Horrible, No Good August!

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Chris Niccolls

When Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014, he got what he wanted Little has gone the way that Putin wanted since his invasion of Ukraine, at little personal cost. Inside Russia, Putin gained even more power. By the time world leaders … Continue reading →

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Armored Tanks Aren’t Dead Yet, But Unmanned Armored Vehicles Have Arrived

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Chris Niccolls

The war in Ukraine continues to drag on, and China seems ready for a copycat war with Taiwan. Every week we see weapon systems in the news. Today’s front-page stories resemble those of the Cold War era. Whether they are … Continue reading →

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Tanks But No Tanks: Did The Ukrainian War Put An End to the Armored Tank?

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Chris Niccolls

The battle protection (armor) and destruction (arms) is as old as time. At first, hiding behind a tree, a big rock, or (much later) a wall was good enough. But hiding sacrificed mobility. When armies came out from behind walls, … Continue reading →

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The Sinking Of The Moskva: Lessons Not Learned From Previous Wars

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Chris Niccolls

War is a business. This business is driven by changing trends and new technology, but it is also a seasonal business. Sometimes war factories run full blast; sometimes they are on vacation. When a war is near, the military starts … Continue reading →

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