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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
World War 2
It's been like more than 60 years ago.
But looking back, this military conflict changes the fate of nations and superpowers the most. It also affects the most people and the aftermath created the threat or cataclysmic nuclear destruction of earth. Never have a conflict affected so many people and nations. It also killed more civilians than combatants. The homefront was a fair game for the enemy as civilians are targeted, leading to the term total war or total annihilation. It's no longer about seizing natural resources and land.It also became a battle of ideology, fascism (far right) vs. communism (far left). Many mass murder were committed. It's a bloody hell on earth for those who survived the rationing, starvation and suffering.
There are tons of books, novels, reports and news clips/reels today and from that era that continue to fascinate modern readers and students.
Many modern military technologies and tactics were created to kill the most humans efficiently. Quatum leaps in technology were achieved. Rockets to space, jet planes and computers were some of the positive outcome of the conflict.
It's also a military conflict in the full view of history supported by modern technologies like printing press, photography and movies/news reel.
But looking back, this military conflict changes the fate of nations and superpowers the most. It also affects the most people and the aftermath created the threat or cataclysmic nuclear destruction of earth. Never have a conflict affected so many people and nations. It also killed more civilians than combatants. The homefront was a fair game for the enemy as civilians are targeted, leading to the term total war or total annihilation. It's no longer about seizing natural resources and land.It also became a battle of ideology, fascism (far right) vs. communism (far left). Many mass murder were committed. It's a bloody hell on earth for those who survived the rationing, starvation and suffering.
There are tons of books, novels, reports and news clips/reels today and from that era that continue to fascinate modern readers and students.
Many modern military technologies and tactics were created to kill the most humans efficiently. Quatum leaps in technology were achieved. Rockets to space, jet planes and computers were some of the positive outcome of the conflict.
It's also a military conflict in the full view of history supported by modern technologies like printing press, photography and movies/news reel.
Libyan rebels vs Col. Gaddafi
The conflict in Libya has been reported non-stop by the news up to now. Hence, I like to regurgitate some (already known) facts about this conflict.
Preview:
The Jasmine Revolution of Egypt created an unexpected and shocking developments in the Middle East. Suddenly the people screamed for changes.
Fortunately for Egypt, the change of government is relatively bloodless.
This wind of change blew westward to Libya.
However, the case for Libya has become an outright civil war. The rebels (based on my perception via media like tv and papers)seemed not to have a strong leader or military leadership and seemed like a rabble. (not a fair assessment imho)
The overwhelming firepower of the ruling junta (of Colonel Gaddafi) poses a very serious threat of massacre of the rebels. Hence, a divided United Nations security council imposed a no fly zone and implemented airstrikes on Gaddafi's forces to negate the firepower of Gaddafi's junta.
Libya is no stranger to conflict, as in the past Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Turks, Italians, Germans and the English have fought over its soil.
Only time will tell...of what will happen.
A military history in the making. Probably an autopsy of the Libyan conflict will be written 1-2 years from now. Looking forward to the analysis from the experts, historian.
Preview:
The Jasmine Revolution of Egypt created an unexpected and shocking developments in the Middle East. Suddenly the people screamed for changes.
Fortunately for Egypt, the change of government is relatively bloodless.
This wind of change blew westward to Libya.
However, the case for Libya has become an outright civil war. The rebels (based on my perception via media like tv and papers)seemed not to have a strong leader or military leadership and seemed like a rabble. (not a fair assessment imho)
The overwhelming firepower of the ruling junta (of Colonel Gaddafi) poses a very serious threat of massacre of the rebels. Hence, a divided United Nations security council imposed a no fly zone and implemented airstrikes on Gaddafi's forces to negate the firepower of Gaddafi's junta.
Libya is no stranger to conflict, as in the past Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, Arabs, Turks, Italians, Germans and the English have fought over its soil.
Only time will tell...of what will happen.
A military history in the making. Probably an autopsy of the Libyan conflict will be written 1-2 years from now. Looking forward to the analysis from the experts, historian.