10 lessons drawn from the war in Ukraine. Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum. #bsbsf23@NSC_Romania
Lesson 1. The will to fight is the single most important factor in war. We learn again that it is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog that matters. #bsbsf23
May 7, 2022 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
I did a presentation at ##EASD on Russian logistics in the Ukraine war. Some highlights in this thread. For starters I was looking for a nice picture of logistic vehicles on Red Square. Spoiler: this is what I found. 1/14
We’ve seen the security camera coverage of Russian soldiers looting food from shops. Logically, as what they get is years past it’s ‘use by’ date and probably just enough for one day. In the eighties that was the basic load also.; just one day of food. 2/14
May 7, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
What should be the key elements of credible @NATO Forward Defence of the Baltics? #EASD 1/5
Land Domain:
Forward Based: Division HQ, selected combat support/combat service support forces (enablers)
- National Home Defence Forces: 1-2 brigades
- 1 Allied mechanised brigade (minus)
- repositioning of equipment, supplies and ammunition #EASD 2/5