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bogfiton Dec 15, 2023 6:59pm
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RE:RE:OT: If the West abandons Ukraine,
RE:RE:OT: If the West abandons Ukraine, Oh, gee the similarities abound, except the Ukrainians home land has been invaded by an hated enemy, and they have shown they are willing to fight to the last man with or without Zelensky, In Ukraine or in Russia, if need be. How many Russians are willing to die for Putin?
If you want an historical example, it would be better to compare the situation in Eastern Ukraine with the stalemate of the Western Front of WWI. Difficulty in overpowering static lines of defense, cry out for a shift to defense in the east and an attack on Russia to the North, even including an excursion through Belarus, whose military is really questionable.
Remember Ukraine enjoys interior lines and can move forces north surreptitiously and then more rapidly than Russian forces.
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"In 231, the legion fought under Alexander Severus against the Sassanid Empire, and returned with the emperor to the German provinces. The legion was at Moguntiacum (modern Mainz), when Alexander was assassinated in 235. In the following fight for the power, the II Parthica sided with Maximinus Thrax. In 238, the Roman senate declared Maximinus persona non grata and nominated Gordian III as emperor. Maximinus then marched on Rome to fight for his rights, taking the II Parthica, among other legions, with him. What happened next is a good example of the political power of the legions in the 3rd century. The II Parthica weighed the chances of its commander and, concluding that supporting him was not a good move, they killed Maximinus before he could harass the senate. As a reward, they were pardoned for supporting a public enemy and allowed to return to their base and families in the Alban Hills."
Legio II Parthica - Wikipedia
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