I liked the video. The percentages cited are extremely misleading however, taken out of context. Let's assume the numbers are correct.
WWI was largely fought along static lines: trench warefare. Civilians fled the battle areas, and were largely "safe" once they departed. Both sides largely respected the non-combatant lives.
WWII was more dynamic, with armies on the move coming into contact with civilians more frequently. Aerial bombing campaigns were conducted on a massive scale, with accuracy often measured in miles. Naturally more civilans could become casualties.
Viet Nam involved ever more ill-defined battle lines: communist insurgency tactics and deliberate siting of resources among civilians. This was done as a deliberate strategy to attempt to place these assets beyond our reach. Even with vast increases in arial weapon accuracy, there was inevitable and tragic collateral damage.
The current war in Iraq has involved similar tactics, but employed more ruthlessly by an enemy not burdened by our Western sense of morality. Suicide bombing, deliberate targeting of civilians, use of human shields. The Islamic insurgency bears the burden of the casualty ratio. US and coalition forces have unfailingly striven to minimize loss of innocent lives, where possible.
As it happens he should be arriving home this Wed for his 18 day leave. We are all pretty excited about it. We are going on a family camping trip up in the Adirondack mountains for a week. He will have another 8 months in his tour after that.
The lens is a 12X. It was fully zoomed, with a little bit of cropping as well.
In reply to this comment by schmawy: Oh, that's cool, I understand. Gotta admit I sorta wish you'd said that instead. Would have added real interest to the discourse, but I'm sure you'll have plenty of chance to do so.
My best wishes for your Brother's safe return from duty. I tend to think this war is wrong, but I don't confuse the war with the warrior and appreciate all those who put themselves in danger on our behalf.
So, the moon shot, is that shot with a long lens or cropped? That'd look awesome painted on a van.
In reply to this comment by mharvey42: Perhaps a bit strident, but my brother Dan is over in Mosul. It raises my ire to see a bunch of punks interfering with supplies that might be bound for him. Thanks, the moon pic I took last December. Caught it coming up on the ridge out behind a ski area.
In reply to this comment by schmawy: What are you doing? I find the conversations around here to be very stimulating without flamebait. I'd say beat it, but I like your avatar.
Perhaps a bit strident, but my brother Dan is over in Mosul. It raises my ire to see a bunch of punks interfering with supplies that might be bound for him. Thanks, the moon pic I took last December. Caught it coming up on the ridge out behind a ski area.
In reply to this comment by schmawy: What are you doing? I find the conversations around here to be very stimulating without flamebait. I'd say beat it, but I like your avatar.
Hippy Scum... I hope they cracked some skulls too. My brother is over there in Iraq, "eating dirt and shitting freedom". He and the rest of our fine men and women deserve better than the likes of this group of self-centered idiots interfering with military supplies.
For What It's Worth
WWI was largely fought along static lines: trench warefare. Civilians fled the battle areas, and were largely "safe" once they departed. Both sides largely respected the non-combatant lives.
WWII was more dynamic, with armies on the move coming into contact with civilians more frequently. Aerial bombing campaigns were conducted on a massive scale, with accuracy often measured in miles. Naturally more civilans could become casualties.
Viet Nam involved ever more ill-defined battle lines: communist insurgency tactics and deliberate siting of resources among civilians. This was done as a deliberate strategy to attempt to place these assets beyond our reach. Even with vast increases in arial weapon accuracy, there was inevitable and tragic collateral damage.
The current war in Iraq has involved similar tactics, but employed more ruthlessly by an enemy not burdened by our Western sense of morality. Suicide bombing, deliberate targeting of civilians, use of human shields. The Islamic insurgency bears the burden of the casualty ratio. US and coalition forces have unfailingly striven to minimize loss of innocent lives, where possible.
12th Street Riot (Detroit, 1967)
"that's even more messed up."
The Life magazine cover shown at 3:24 says, "Negro Revolt". The scenes shown seem more like Mogadishu than an American city.
Yes, they do still burn portions each year. They call the night before Halloween "Devil's Night", and traditionally run amok.
schmawy
As it happens he should be arriving home this Wed for his 18 day leave. We are all pretty excited about it. We are going on a family camping trip up in the Adirondack mountains for a week. He will have another 8 months in his tour after that.
The lens is a 12X. It was fully zoomed, with a little bit of cropping as well.
In reply to this comment by schmawy:
Oh, that's cool, I understand. Gotta admit I sorta wish you'd said that instead. Would have added real interest to the discourse, but I'm sure you'll have plenty of chance to do so.
My best wishes for your Brother's safe return from duty. I tend to think this war is wrong, but I don't confuse the war with the warrior and appreciate all those who put themselves in danger on our behalf.
So, the moon shot, is that shot with a long lens or cropped? That'd look awesome painted on a van.
In reply to this comment by mharvey42:
Perhaps a bit strident, but my brother Dan is over in Mosul. It raises my ire to see a bunch of punks interfering with supplies that might be bound for him.
Thanks, the moon pic I took last December. Caught it coming up on the ridge out behind a ski area.
In reply to this comment by schmawy:
What are you doing? I find the conversations around here to be very stimulating without flamebait. I'd say beat it, but I like your avatar.
schmawy
Thanks, the moon pic I took last December. Caught it coming up on the ridge out behind a ski area.
In reply to this comment by schmawy:
What are you doing? I find the conversations around here to be very stimulating without flamebait. I'd say beat it, but I like your avatar.
12th Street Riot (Detroit, 1967)
But the whole story is reminiscent of Africa: Negro's Gone WilD!
Singing Protesters Gassed in Tacoma
Go Riot Police!!!!
Yaaayyyyy!