Tag Archives: War

The Fighting in Gaza Is Just The Latest Part of a Very, Very Old and Complicated Conflict in the Middle East

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Chris Niccolls

The name has changed, but the questions about who owns “Israel” have been a cause of conflict and bloodshed since God promised the land to Moses 4,000 years ago. “To your descendants, I give this land, from the Wadi of … Continue reading →

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More Bad Days in the Middle East: What We Can Expect From The Latest Israeli-Hamas Conflict?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Chris Niccolls

Once again, the Middle East is at war. Hamas attacked, Israel responded, and months (if not years) of retaliations are ahead. This back-and-forth fighting with Hamas has become a well-choreographed dance. Hamas leads with expendible soldiers and low-tech rockets. Israel … Continue reading →

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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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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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