Category Archives: War

Zelenskyy has redefined warfare

Posted on August 14, 2026 by odeboyz

Zelenskyy ahs redefined the battlefield. The 12 years of attritional warfare in the Donbas is now a strategic sideshow. The battlefield is Russia’s equivalent to Amazon, transport hubs and oil refineries. Zelenskyy is trying to destroy the quality of life … Continue reading →

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What is a soldier in 2026?

Posted on August 11, 2026 by odeboyz

The nature of war has changed beyond recognition. This implies that the concept of a soldier has also changed. However, looking at the Army Recruitment website this is denied. They are very traditional about fitness. Modern armies should be able … Continue reading →

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Are tanks mobile coffins?

Posted on August 8, 2026 by odeboyz

Britain is budgeting about £2bn on new tanks – Challenger 3 – over the next few years. The Ukraine-Russia war suggests that they are useless. Britain hasn’t got a conceivable enemy where tanks could be used. And even if they … Continue reading →

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How China rates Trump’s USA

Posted on August 8, 2026 by odeboyz

“[Xi Jinping] saw the United States as a declining power, progressively ungovernable, and dangerous on the way down in terms of Chinese interests.” Source Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Regime Change (2026) p179

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Is Pete Hegseth Gay?

Posted on August 7, 2026 by odeboyz

Hegseth is so bizarre that an explanation is needed. He thinks that he is a warrior. He produces videos of himself doing Marine type physical exercises. And he tells off Generals and Admirals about their appearance. He’s a deeply conflicted … Continue reading →

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£28bn on nuclear war before 2030: Good Value?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by odeboyz

Vast amounts of money are being spent on nuclear warheads. But who are they going to drop them on? It seems ridiculous to believe that we could attack the USA, China or Russia. But who else is there? £28bn on … Continue reading →

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£8.4bn down the drain: Nuclear submarines

Posted on August 1, 2026 by odeboyz

£8.4bn down the drain – YouTube In 2020 I wrote a blog which covered some of this territory but was far more detailed. If you turn to that blog you’ll catch the flavour of the intellectual context. The Royal Navy’s … Continue reading →

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Pete Hegseth, Medievel Warrior

Posted on July 18, 2026 by odeboyz

Pete Hegseth is secretary of state for war but seems to have an almost medieval view of war. His ‘No Quarter’ instruction is only really applicable on a battle field, which more-or-less don’t exist in 2026. American war crimes as … Continue reading →

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The USA’s siege of Cuba: 2026

Posted on July 15, 2026 by odeboyz

Since February 2026 the USA has blockaded Cuba. The idea is that they will be starved into submission. Medicine, oil and food are all prevented from entering Cuba. Obviously this means that the most vulnerable will die first. The USA … Continue reading →

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How to win a war 17 times: Iran 2026

Posted on July 11, 2026 by odeboyz

Trump has been ridiculed for saying, on 17 occasions, that the USA has won the Iran war. But he’s talking about tactical victories. He’s not talking about strategic victories such as the one in Germany in 1945. Can you win … Continue reading →

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