• Saleh@feddit.org
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    3 days ago

    It is. But as we see with both the response to Turkyie and Israel pulling this crap, Syrian sovereignty has no relevance for many NATO countries like the US, UK, France and Germany.

    My key argument is that the Turkish army doesn’t only have the equipment but also has combat veterans, which makes it more difficult to fight. When we look at Saudis failed attempts at putting boots on the ground in Yemen, or how the North Korean soldiers sent to Ukraine did at first, it is a strong reminder how important actual experience is, compared to just fancy equipment.

    • Pup Biru@aussie.zone
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      3 days ago

      absolutely; we’re in no disagreement! my comment was intended as a “yes and” for something that seems to be a particular focus for conflict in modern history