Category Archives: War

Trump’s very own *Forever War*

Posted on May 6, 2026 by odeboyz
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Pete Hegseth ~ Devout Christian?

Posted on May 6, 2026 by odeboyz

Pete changed his job title from Secretary of State for Defence to Secretary of State for War so as to be in tune with his beliefs. He identifies as a * Crusader Christian*. His body is covered with crusader tattoos. … Continue reading →

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Iran and the Bible: Podcast

Posted on May 1, 2026 by odeboyz

The Bible seems like an unlikely place to find good advice on the conduct of a war in 2026 but nonetheless it is valuable. The David and Goliath story, 1 Samuel 17: 1-58, explains why the weak sometimes beat the … Continue reading →

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A time for brutal honesty?

Posted on April 29, 2026 by odeboyz
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80 years of American military failure: Podcast

Posted on April 28, 2026 by odeboyz

Since 1945 the Americans have fought a number of significant wars and either lost or drawn them all. There is no reason to believe that the war against Iran will have a different outcome. This podcast is about 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Why Japan became an economic superpower: Podcast

Posted on April 27, 2026 by odeboyz

Japan was crushed in in 1945 and the Americans turned it into a colony. Douglas MacArthur became, in essence, a dictator. He wrote the Japanese constitution which included clauses enforcing pacifism. This had the unintended consequence of releasing capital for … Continue reading →

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Bombing always fails ~ Iran 2026: Podcast

Posted on April 24, 2026 by odeboyz

This podcast discusses the attempt by Israel-USA to bomb Iran into acquiescence  Bombing always fails It is 3 minutes long Addendum: Tokyo, March 1945 The ultimate example of failure was the obliteration of a major part of Tokyo. If you … Continue reading →

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The strategic use of ‘Fear’: Iran 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by odeboyz

The USA is spending billions of dollars in the Iranian war.1 Strategic fear comes more-or-less free. Like all strategies it requires management. The Mafia knew this long ago, and immortalized it in the phrase, “I’m going to make you an … Continue reading →

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War Studies: Two Wars of Choice, Poland 1939 and Iran 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by odeboyz

Hitler’s ‘War of choice’: Poland 1939 Hitler’s invasion of Poland was a masterclass. It was thoroughly prepared making victory certain. Every key metric was in place before the invasion began. Geography Poland has no natural barriers, which meant the Wehrmacht … Continue reading →

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War Studies: Trump’s War of Choice, Iran 2026

Posted on April 1, 2026 by odeboyz

“I’m going to make you an offer that you can’t refuse” The Godfather 1972 Don Corleone knew exactly what he wanted and how to get it. Trump is a nincompoop who barges into situations with the subtly of a train … Continue reading →

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