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Author Archives: Pat Lang
“Bradleys, Self-Propelled Howitzers Head to Ukraine …”
” … the package includes 50 Bradley fighting vehicles, 100 M113 armored personnel carriers, 18 self-propelled howitzers, missiles, munitions and more. U.S. President Joe Biden previewed the announcement Thursday during remarks at a White House cabinet meeting. “We’re going to provide the … Continue reading
Posted in France, Germany, Middle East, Russia, Syria, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons
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” … the German government finally has pledged to Ukraine a first batch of Marder infantry fighting vehicles.”
“The 30-ton, tracked vehicles with their 20-millimeter auto-cannons, MILAN anti-tank missiles and steel armor represent a significant upgrade for the Ukrainian army’s mechanized infantry—and, alongside M-2 Bradley IFVs the Americans are donating, could help to give the army the mobility, protection and … Continue reading
Posted in Germany, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons
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Ukraine to get French combat vehicles
“The French Defense Ministry said Thursday it will soon hold talks with its Ukrainian counterpart to arrange for the delivery of armored combat vehicles in what France’s presidency says will be the first time this type of Western-made wheeled tank … Continue reading
Posted in France, Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis, weapons
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The ‘devil on Putin’s shoulder’ who could be the next Russian president
“What most concerns Western observers, however, is Patrushev’s zealotry. Mark Galeotti, an expert on Russian politics, has described him as ‘the most dangerous man’ in the country, the ‘devil on Putin’s shoulder’. For years Patrushev has promoted the narrative that Russia … Continue reading
Posted in Russia
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Russia Running Out of Troops in Battle for Bakhmut, Battalions Split Up—ISW
“Russia is running out of troops in the intensifying battle for Bakhmut in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, while battalions are being split up, according to an assessment by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The U.S. think tank … Continue reading
Posted in Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis
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“… Bakhmut Plan Collapses: Ukraine”
“Thousands of Russian troops have already died in the continued battle of Bakhmut, according to a Ukrainian close to the action. Serhiy Haidai, governor of the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, said Monday on his Telegram page that the city under the Ukrainian flag has … Continue reading
Posted in Russia, Ukraine Crisis
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“Putin ‘kept alive by foreign doctors to wage war’ in Ukraine”
“Vladimir Putin is being kept alive to wage war in Ukraine by foreign doctors despite all the Western sanctions imposed on him and his regime, it is claimed. The medics have used the latest Western treatments to target his cancer, and stop … Continue reading
Posted in Russia, Ukraine Crisis
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” … Putin may have blinked …”
“Has Putin blinked first? The standoff between Russia and Ukraine entered its acute phase a month ago. Since January, Russian forces on the ground have probably doubled their strength, to nearly 200,000 troops. They also have many thousands of separatists … Continue reading
Posted in Russia, The Military Art, Ukraine Crisis
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“Winter Quarters” 1863-1864 Pat Lang (from Death Piled Hard) reposted 2022
Winter Quarters (Orange, Virginia) “The seemingly endless time of cold darkness crept past in a succession of grey days and long nights. In its camps, the Army of Northern Virginia once again experienced the religious fervor that came … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Prose
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