What is taking place in Ukraine is reminiscent of "The Winter War" of 1939. Russia (The Soviet Union then) decided to invade Finland. And while they ultimately prevailed they pretty much got their asses handed to them while doing so. The performance of the Russian military was so poor that the results factored heavily in Hitler's decision to invade Russia.
Russia has a long history of getting it's ass kicked when it has endeavored to invade other nations. The Russo-Japanese war is another example. Austerlitz is another piece of history the Russians would just as soon forget.
On the other hand invading Russia has proven the undoing of any army that has tried doing so going all the way back to the Mongols. Russia has shown itself more than willing to trade territory for time until the invaders logistic train is so long they can no longer supply their troops.
While I have no doubt that the Russians will ultimately prevail in Ukraine, at what cost will their victory be?
Russia has a long history of getting it's ass kicked when it has endeavored to invade other nations. The Russo-Japanese war is another example. Austerlitz is another piece of history the Russians would just as soon forget.
On the other hand invading Russia has proven the undoing of any army that has tried doing so going all the way back to the Mongols. Russia has shown itself more than willing to trade territory for time until the invaders logistic train is so long they can no longer supply their troops.
While I have no doubt that the Russians will ultimately prevail in Ukraine, at what cost will their victory be?
