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zipplewrath

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11. In the USA as well

Reply to Best_man23 (Reply #6)

Fri Apr 29, 2022, 02:35 PM

Apr 2022

One of the many mistakes supposedly learned from our time in Vietnam was that LBJ got too involved in day to day battle plans. It's hard to stay objective when one's personal ego is involved. My understanding is that when you become the top general, you stop MAKING battle plans. You review plans, approve them, critique them, reject them, and maybe even make a suggestion or two. But your new role is mostly deciding what area needs supplies and equipment, and where to move units. You set objectives and then you let your subordinates achieve them.

The best thing for Ukraine right now would be Putin taking charge.

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No mistakes! Putin takes over the military command of Ukraine war [View all] speak easy Apr 2022 OP

Good. So, when he fails, he'll take it even more personally. And the Russian lindysalsagal Apr 2022 #1

'so when he fails'. I've got that American yen for instant gratification speak easy Apr 2022 #4

Russian generals looking around as Putin takes command: *chuckles* ...We're in danger. ck4829 Apr 2022 #2

They know even if Putin fails, they'll have to try to "Avoid the Red Tape" Best_man23 Apr 2022 #8

great movie Ray Bruns Apr 2022 #21

It's a shame that Putin doesn't volunteer to go to the front lines TexasTowelie Apr 2022 #3

And then the Ukrainian snipers could get him. nt leftyladyfrommo Apr 2022 #27

Who needs generals? no_hypocrisy Apr 2022 #5

Putin should check out a history book Best_man23 Apr 2022 #6

In the USA as well zipplewrath Apr 2022 #11

I disagree with that sign. Make7 Apr 2022 #7

The parallels with Hitler continue to astound. anamnua Apr 2022 #9

but when did Hitler ever invade Ukraine? speak easy Apr 2022 #10

1942 anamnua Apr 2022 #18

German troops enter Kiyi in 1941 speak easy Apr 2022 #19

"I know more about war than the generals" dalton99a Apr 2022 #12

'19 things Donald Trump knows better than anyone else, according to Donald Trump' speak easy Apr 2022 #14

So Pooty Poot Poot Is Taking Command? Vogon_Glory Apr 2022 #13

K&R for, excellent protest sign. UTUSN Apr 2022 #15

Picture of Putin on his way to the front to take command Kaleva Apr 2022 #16

He should pray to "Saint Czar Nicholas II." That piece of... NNadir Apr 2022 #17

+1 dalton99a Apr 2022 #20

His vast experience as a top level military leader should prove invaluable. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #22

Hitler 2.0 Aviation Pro Apr 2022 #23

So Where Does This Leave The Butcher of Syria n.t DallasNE Apr 2022 #24

He Can Use Bush's Plan For Iraq DallasNE Apr 2022 #25

I seriously hope one of those generals has the stones to put one in the back of... SKKY Apr 2022 #26

Who will he blame when things go to shit? Ferrets are Cool Apr 2022 #28

I don't believe that worked out well during Vietnam. Generals and the Sec. Def..... usaf-vet Apr 2022 #29

Moscow is only some 400 miles from Kiev, isn't it? bluedigger Apr 2022 #30

Russian generals should put their briefcases right next to him IronLionZion Apr 2022 #31

Vladimir is onto them! speak easy Apr 2022 #32