Paul Krugman

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

Many people still seem to expect WW2-style battles: breakthroughs, deep penetrations and sweeping envelopments. But current weapons technology seems to favor the defense, and in many ways this war looks more like WW1 (plus HIMARS, a whole other story) 2/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 4, 2022

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Paul Krugman @paulkrugman

I'm part of the watching world. Zero expertise, although I've read a fair bit of military history. But for fellow watchers, maybe a hint about historical analogies 1/ — PolitiTweet.org

So yeah, Ukraine has newly confirmed tactical gains in Kherson region. Ukrainian forces are engaging Russia all alo… https://t.co/XYUaBOptd7

Posted Sept. 4, 2022

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What I'm reading about Kherson seems a bit reminiscent of the Hundred Days' Offensive in 1918. Instead of prolonged mass attacks that tried to break the German lines, the Allies launched a series of short sharp jabs, seeking surprise and probing for weak points 3/ — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Sept. 4, 2022