Okay, let's say that they are assembling troops and equipment

[Chainfire]

3. Yes, but he is 8 years older now. If he is to go down in the history books as Vlad the Great, he

has to get a move on; his personal clock is ticking.

D-day succeeded by a hair, based on surprise; timing and location. Surprise is no longer possible. You can see those Yanks coming before they load on a ship on this side of the pond. We will not re-fight the last world war, this will be a brand new thing. Having a large, experienced army, already in the theater is a huge advantage. Experience is what Putin's soldiers, and his general staff are gaining at Ukraine's expense.

The whole purpose of NATO was intended to be able to deal with the Bear heading West. Lets see how that works out in practice.