Leopard hasn’t eaten his face yet, and he’s still a popular dictator.
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WW1 invasion of Gallipoli.
British Navy ships stayed off the coast for several days, giving the local defenders (Turks) time to prepare a reception.
WW2 Arnhem, operation market garden (“Bridge too far”)
British troops parachuting into an area where intelligence knew panzer tanks were doing R&R.
WW2 Nazi invasion of Russia
Experienced general staff voluntarily turning a war time critical ally into a fierce enemy and eventual second front / huge drain on military.
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, not understanding tribal chaos
U.S. support corrupt South Vietnam govt, not recognizing local patriotic feelings South & North.
WW2 Japan attack on Pearl Harbor.
Followed by Nazi declare war on U.S. several days later.
Spanish Armada attack on England
European “Children’s Crusade” marching thousands of kids straight into slavery.
(Plenty of meat in the above, expecting pushback on topics. 🙂
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Leopard hasn’t eaten his face yet, and he’s still a popular dictator.
WW1 invasion of Gallipoli.
British Navy ships stayed off the coast for several days, giving the local defenders (Turks) time to prepare a reception.
WW2 Arnhem, operation market garden (“Bridge too far”)
British troops parachuting into an area where intelligence knew panzer tanks were doing R&R.
WW2 Nazi invasion of Russia
Experienced general staff voluntarily turning a war time critical ally into a fierce enemy and eventual second front / huge drain on military.
U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, not understanding tribal chaos
U.S. support corrupt South Vietnam govt, not recognizing local patriotic feelings South & North.
WW2 Japan attack on Pearl Harbor.
Followed by Nazi declare war on U.S. several days later.
Spanish Armada attack on England
European “Children’s Crusade” marching thousands of kids straight into slavery.
(Plenty of meat in the above, expecting pushback on topics. 🙂