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[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Similar deal doomed the Confederacy in the 1800s.

Scary thought is what happens when fascists seize the industrial advantage then do the fascism. doomer

[–] machiabelly@hexbear.net 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Actually wild how similar they were. Low in infrustructure, industry and manpower. Almost zero navy and under constant blockade. Won early battles before the oppositions full war machine was assembled, while in ground that favored them. But as soon as conditions changed they started losing. If it wasnt flat ground and it wasnt summer they were impotent.

But they had good officers and some of their soldiers had fancy rifles. Which means they tooooootaly should've won.

[–] silent_water@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago

it's going to be the same when the US starts a war with China, after exporting its industrial capacity.