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[–] NoLifeGaming@lemmy.world 35 points 2 months ago (4 children)

This shows ignorance in history but also understanding of warfare. There are too many examples of this: Vietnam as a historical example and Afghanistan as a recent one. Let's not forget what's going on in Israel rn vs all the proxies. It's not necessary to have advanced weaponry to fight a war.

[–] roguetrick@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Vietnam had field artillery and Soviet fighter jets. They were a real army.

[–] NoLifeGaming@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sure, but a large portion of their fighting against the French and Americans was through guerilla warfare and tactics.

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

Yeah, and the only reason they won is because it was a logistical nightmare for the country on the other side of the world.

That wouldn't be the case for a civil war. They have all their army equipment right there.

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