Category Archives: War

Three successful invasions

Posted on June 23, 2026 by odeboyz

The attack on Iran in February2026 was a classic example of how not to conduct a war. It is often said that History teaches nothing. Well on this occasion that disparaging remark is utterly wrong. There are three excellent examples … Continue reading →

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Warfare changed forever

Posted on June 20, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iran War and the Ukraine War have changed warfare forever. This means that the entire arms Industry is now obsolete. The F-35 costs about $70m each and they are useless in the current war environment. British contracts for new … Continue reading →

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Israel loses the Iranian War: podcast

Posted on June 15, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iranian war seems to be ending. This is a short (3 minute) discussion of the possibility that Israel is the principal loser politically speaking. They had pre-eminent status in Washington prior to Feb 28th 2026 but it has waned. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Foreign Policy is *Normal*

Posted on June 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Trump is not an exceptional in his foreign policy. He is normal. The USA has spent trillions of dollars trying to impose their will on countries round the world. The litany of shame began in Iran in 1953, then Vietnam, … Continue reading →

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Might is Right: Podcast

Posted on June 9, 2026 by odeboyz

The Iranian war is raging but 7500 miles away Cuba is starving. The USA is using the Medieval tactic of starvation to achieve regime change. This is a *Crime against humanity* but, of course, it doesn’t count because a superpower … Continue reading →

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Dr Strangelove and Iran: Podcast

Posted on May 17, 2026 by odeboyz

The 2025 USA attack on Iran’s nuclear facility is like something out of satire. Dr Srangelove – the Peter Sellers film – would have been proud. It could have prevented the current Iran war if Trump hadn’t been sold a … Continue reading →

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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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