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.
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.
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.
Where can I read more about this?
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.