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>>2874363
I think so. Reason being that I'm pretty sure we're way beyond the point of any original ideas in the field. That is just my uninformed opinion tho

>>2874363
It's second to metaphysics.

>>2874363
Practical philosophy is best philosophy. I'd take ethics, action theory, and political philosophy over metaphysics any day.

>>2871734
There will be no justice because winning a war is not a crime.

>>2871734
>get beheaded by nearby tribes
>get shot by invaders
tough choice

>>2871734
Because there are almost 50 million niggos and no more than 1 or 2 million natives left.

>>2870899
What immpreses me the most is how (absolutely) powerful the Roman Republic was that had the power to interfere in the diplomacy of two other major powers of their time.

>>2870899
Stare in the eyes of a man who made the barbarians his bitch
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>>2871810
Forgot muh mosaic

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>know your opponent and know yourself
Wow! So deepful. Who could guess such things without you, Mr Sun Tzu?

>>2866013
>>2866049
Maybe these things only seem obvious now because people really didn't know back then.

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>if you grow up in a cave, and then leave the cave, people will think you're weird
Wow! So deep and insightful! Who could guess such things without you, Plato?

sid meiers gettysburg
blitzkrieg 1 and 2

Caesar III
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom

CK2 is fun but you have to turn off a bunch of crap or it turns into Harry Potter with horses real fast.

>>2879120
stalin was a dictator that massacred his people

>>2879120
Stalinism was a specific brand of communism. There are many similarities regarding economic philosophy, but the main differences are based on political beliefs and how to achieve a communistic society.

Stalinism emphasized the role of the leader and the party more, even allowing for radical dictatorial actions to achieve the ultimate end. It also was more nationalistic / less globalist in its view compared to orthodox communism as defined by Marx.

>>2879146
this.

Stalinism was imo more realistic in the regards that they wanted to shut themselves off and make their own utopia instead of fighting a worldwide revolution until 100% of the world is communist

>>2878360
Nice beard

>>2878360
He looks like a dog.

>>2878363
he certainly had a nice aesthetic

>>2878366
rude

Britbong here the castle seems pretty nice

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>>2878340
Wew lad, well what are you interested in, and where are you from, and how long will you visit?

pop over to the The Balliwick's Pheasant

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BRIEF SUMMARY OF RHODESIAN BUSH WAR:

1965-69 – Phase 1. Guerillas decisively defeated by RA and BSAP, suffer heavy losses, fail to accomplish any meaningful objectives. Guerilla threat is more a police law-and-order issue supplemented by the military. ZANLA retreat to Mozambique/Northeast Rhodesia, ZIPRA retreat to Zambia.

1972-75 – Phase 2. Guerillas dismantle BSAP ground intelligence network in northeast Rhodesia, win passive co-operation from rural African population, and start hit-and-run raids on civilian targets. Rhodesia establishes 'protected village' (PV) system to minimise contact between guerillas and villagers. Selous Scouts form to compensate for loss of BSAP intelligence. FRELIMO seize control of Mozambique, ZANLA open up a second front on Rhodesian borders.

ZANLA still taking heavy casualties despite a brief respite of talks between South Africa, Rhodesia and the guerillas. Their situation is precarious, support from the PRC is inconsistent. Food, clothing, blankets and medicines are stretched thin as more recruits arrive.

1976-79 – Phase 3. Renewed guerilla offenses into Rhodesia, spreads across the entire country with logistics depending on local support. ZANLA guerillas are still incompetent in battle, but strategically their raids are overextending Rhodesian forces. ZIPRA activity is minimal despite continued Soviet support. Rhodesian military personnel begin searching for innovative and expedient solutions. Rhodesians raid Zambia and Mozambique.

Destruction of Zambian and Mozambican infrastructure puts pressure on the guerillas to negotiate. Rhodesia hasn't lost a battle, but is losing thanks to limited manpower and economic sanctions. Ian Smith's attempt at lifting international pressure on Rhodesia through the creation of 'Zimbabwe-Rhodesia' fails. Rhodesia dies in 1979, with control returning to Britain, which arranges for an election with majority rule. Robert Mugabe comes to power.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE RHODESIAN CBW PROGRAM

Rhodesia developed effective CBW agents undetected using materials, equipment and techniques that were readily available, in basic facilities with personnel (scientists and students) that were inexperienced in CBW development and weaponisation.

Utilising already available agricultural and industrial chemical agents minimises foreign sources of materials, and keeping to a small tightly knit group reduces likelihood of discovery. Rhodesia's CBW effort was undetected by the West, and mostly forgotten afterwards. It was mentioned in the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission's investigation, but viewed as a minor prologue to South Africa's 'Project Coast' CBW program.

Rhodesian and foreign doctors did discover evidence of poisonings amongst hospitalised patients, but either did not suspect a CW weapon, or were unable to investigate further due to the government and media control over information flow. It's also difficult to correctly attribute outbreaks of epidemics such as anthrax to BW weapons if the pathogens are already found naturally in the local ecology.

The idea for a CBW program came from Professor Robert Symington of the University of Rhodesia. P.K van der Byl, Rhodesian defence minister, approved and took it to Prime Minister Ian Smith, who also approved. It was implemented by Director-General Ken Flower of the CIO, and managed by Chief Superintendent Michael 'Mac' McGuiness. The team was led by Symington and operated at the Selous Scout bases in Bindura and Mount Darwin. It began in early 1976.

FACTORS LEADING TO CBW PROGRAM CREATION:

1. Scarce resources, particularly manpower against a numerically superior opponent.
2. An asymmetric threat or change in strategic military balance.
3. Status as a rogue nation outside conventional law.
4. Dehumanised or demonised adversaries.
5. Regime (race, values, religion, political/economic power) at risk.
6. Available materials and infrastructure.

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CW AGENTS:

Parathion: Organophosphate pesticide. Colorless, odorless crystals in pure form, technical form is yellow-to-brown liquid, odor like rotten eggs. Breaks down, forms lethal paraoxon. Rapidly absorbs through skin, most effective through the scrotum and armpits. Easily manufactured, commonly used. Symptoms in minutes to hours; Unconsciousness, incontinence, convulsions, respiratory depression. Death by respiratory failure.

Telodrin: Chlorinated insecticide. Whitish-to-brown crystalline powder, tasteless, odorless. Effective orally and dermally. Overstimulus of the central nervous system; agitation, confusion, convulsions. Death occurs in hours.

Thallium: Heavy metal rodenticide. Tasteless, odorless, water-soluble salts. Symptoms in 12-48 hours; hair loss, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Neurological symptoms; pain in lower extremities, headaches, senselessness, ataxia, restlessness, delirium, dementia, hallucinations, semi-comas, blindness, psychosis. Death in 3-5 days.

Warfarin: Anticoagulant rodenticide. Colorless crystal, non-water soluble, soluble in alcohol. Interferes with the manufacture of Vitamin K, important in blood clotting. Symptoms in a few days; nosebleeds, bleeding gums, bloody urine and feces, vomiting blood, bruising, fatigue, shortness of breath, fluid in lungs, pallor, hematomas around joints and buttocks, bloody eyes. Cerebral hemorrhage, paralysis, hemorrhagic shock and death within 2 weeks.

BW AGENTS:

Cholera: Diarrheal illness, bacterial intestine infection. Symptoms mild to severe; watery diarrhea, vomiting and leg cramps. Loss of body fluid leads to dehydration and shock. Death occurs in hours if untreated.

Botulinum Toxin: Neuroparalytic protein produced by clostridium botulinum. Foodborne, incubates from 6 hours to 10 days. Symptoms in 18-36 hours; dry mouth, double or blurred vision, difficulty in swallowing or speaking and peripheral muscle weakness. Ventilatory failure, death.

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>>2878061
Czech people are German.

>>2878061
The countryside was always more czech and when the industrialization happened, they moved into the cities including Prague

>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bohemian_monarchs

Why do all these German monarchs have Slavic names, until the Austrians come along?

>>2877937
Absolutely not.

>>2877937
>1900-14 times?

At this period in time, probably not. Japan's industrialization was still underdeveloped (both in relative and absolute terms) until about 1930. It's no coincidence that Japan only started expanding in the 1930's. Yes, there was the Russian war in 1905, but Russia's military was incompetent, and Russia as a state in 1905 cannot be compared to the productive and military power of the US in the era of Roosevelt

>>2877960
Not to mention that Russia was right next door, but with the US

1. The US Navy under Roosevelt was the second largest in the world after the Royal Navy. There is absolutely no way that Japan could have beaten the USA.

2. The Japanese did not have enough ships to transport men or maintain their supplies.

3. The USA was too far away for Japanese ships anyway. Japan did not have a large international system of fueling stations unlike the British or Americans.

RISE PALAIOLOGOS

RISE PALAIOLOGOS

RISE PALAIOLOGOS

no. there is only a material, closed causal system.

>>2877892
Kek is undeniably real.

>>2877923
It is scarily effective. And utterly uncontrollable.

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LOSE YOURSELF

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i <3 this thread so far. bumping.

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>>2877811
What's the last flag?

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>>2877725
Who the fuck did they trade with if they owned the entire Australia?

>>2877725
Themselves
Best part is they get all the tax money too

>>2877725
China, Indonesia, India.