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Russo-Ukrainian War: Schrodinger’s Offensive

Big Serge Thought • 10 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics War Ukraine Russian military
  1. The current Russo-Ukrainian war situation is uncertain, with various opinions on the potential for a major Russian offensive.
  2. Russia is focusing on attrition warfare and denying Ukraine the chance to regain operational initiative by targeting shaping objectives.
  3. Organizational challenges in the Russian armed forces are causing delays in launching a large-scale offensive, giving Russia the initiative in driving attrition of the Ukrainian army.

Language, perception, and empathy: Ukrainian's gaze

zverok on lucid code • 4 HN points • 16 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Language Perception Empathy War Community
  1. The rejected talk proposal at a Ruby conference focused on language evolution and empathy from the perspective of a Ukrainian experiencing war.
  2. The author reflects on the community's response to the war and discusses the challenge of coping with huge events like genocide.
  3. Connecting code clarity to truth, the author urges vigilance in recognizing when old thinking frameworks no longer align with new realities.
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Regime Change Edition

As Ever • 5 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Activism History Culture Literature
  1. The author reflects on the war and regime change twenty years ago, highlighting the thrills and consequences of vicarious excitement and activism.
  2. The author discusses the importance of staying true to beliefs, even if not fully informed, and the complexities of being wrong for the right reasons.
  3. The author shares insights on the lessons learned from the Iraq war, emphasizing the nuances of governance, individual responsibility, and the impact of making the right decisions.

War Is Complicated.

Trying to Understand the World • 3 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🌍 World Politics War Military Defense Mercenaries Strategy
  1. War is incredibly complex, involving strategic objectives, sectoral policies, and defense capabilities.
  2. Equipment alone does not equate to capability in warfare; there is a need for proper training, integration, and maintenance.
  3. The concept of modern mercenaries in warfare is often rooted in misconceptions and unrealistic expectations of their capabilities and impact.

The Abandoned Leper Colony

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
💾 History Medical History Natural Disasters War Disease
  1. In 1885, patients with contagious diseases like smallpox were isolated on North Brother Island to prevent the spread of illness in an overcrowded New York City. Life was tough, with food shortages and high mortality rates.
  2. Tragic events like shipwrecks, fires, and disease outbreaks shaped the history of North Brother Island, including the infamous case of Typhoid Mary who unintentionally spread typhoid fever.
  3. After serving various purposes over the years, North Brother Island was left abandoned in the 1960s. Its decayed buildings and haunting stories make it off-limits to the public, now a bird sanctuary.

When Israeli F4s fought North Korean MiGs

Military Aviation Videos • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 24
💾 History Military War Aircraft Israel North Korea
  1. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israeli F4 pilots supposedly engaged North Korean MiGs, highlighting unusual alliances in military history.
  2. The claims of Israeli-F4s versus North Korean MiGs have circulated for years, with conflicting reports from different sources making the actual events unclear.
  3. Despite Israeli denial, various sources and books suggest the intriguing possibility of North Korean pilots engaging in combat with Israeli aircraft during the Yom Kippur War.

77 Squadron in Korea

Military Aviation Videos • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
💾 History Military War Documentary
  1. The documentary focuses on 77 Squadron RAAF in the Korean War and features interviews from individuals who were part of the squadron.
  2. The film is based on the 77 Squadron Association book 'Swift to Destroy: An Illustrated History of 77 Squadron RAAF 1942-2012'.
  3. Military Aviation Videos is a reader-supported publication, and readers can support the work by becoming free or paid subscribers.

Disastrous Fun with Tanks

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming War Movies History Entertainment
  1. World of Tanks offers a unique gaming experience focused on tank battles and strategic gameplay.
  2. Tanks symbolize both technological might and intricate, cool war machines with strengths and flaws.
  3. The portrayal of tanks in media and games like World of Tanks offers insights into the realities and complexities of operating these powerful war vehicles.

A proposal for a 28th amendment: the anti-empire clauses

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Military Legislation War Politics
  1. The idea is to create rules that stop the President from sending troops without Congress saying it's okay first.
  2. We also need to make sure Congress thinks carefully before giving permission for military actions.
  3. Finally, it's important to encourage citizens to be cautious about supporting wars that aren't truly necessary.

On Through the Looking Glass

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy War Public Discourse Ideology
  1. Neo-conservatism and humanitarian intervention seem to have merged into something called neo-humanitarianism, which is confusing.
  2. There's a growing public desensitization to war, as fewer people seem to care about military conflicts like they used to.
  3. The speaker believes in a more peaceful foreign policy approach, similar to Quaker Pacifism, and finds some comfort in the idea that others may also be moving toward realism in foreign policy.

What if Germany won World War I?

Erik Examines • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
💾 History War Economics Science Technology Politics
  1. If Germany had won World War I, it could have changed the whole economic and political landscape of Europe, possibly preventing World War II.
  2. Germany had a strong potential in scientific fields like nuclear physics and rocketry before the wars, and without the destruction, it might have led in technology and space exploration.
  3. A stronger Germany could have positively impacted Eastern Europe too, allowing for better economies and more development in that region.

Breaking...Russia Ukraine War Shoot down

Dana’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics War Conflict UN NATO
  1. A Russian IL-76 aircraft was shot down near Ukraine's border, with the Russian's claiming it was a deliberate attack.
  2. Russian missile strikes on Ukraine have been escalating, causing casualties in cities like Kharkiv and Kyiv.
  3. Other news includes Israel hitting a refugee compound in Gaza, Trump winning the Republican primary in New Hampshire, and Iraq condemning US air raids on Iran-backed militia sites.

Black Friday

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 26 Nov 21
🌍 World Politics War Nuclear Weapons Conflict Global Issues International relations
  1. Black Friday refers to the day after Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals and promotions.
  2. The text delves into themes of nuclear disarmament, highlighting the threat of nuclear weapons and the consequences of warfare.
  3. The story of Little Oko and her family portrays a satirical yet thought-provoking scenario of a war based on humor and laughter, showcasing the absurdity and tragedy of conflict.