Reverend Sensing produces evidence that what goes around has been around:
The undated report was apparently completed in the spring of 1943. It concluded that the destruction of the four Japanese carriers and the heavy cruiser at Midway “may turn out to be a true Pyrrhic victory.”
We assess that the Battle of Midway is shaping a new generation of Japanese leaders and operatives; perceived Japanese future success in the Pacific against U.S. Navy forces would inspire more Japanese to continue the struggle elsewhere.
The Pacific conflict has become the ’cause celebre’ for the Japanese, breeding a deep resentment of America’s involvement in the Pacific and the Asian mainland and cultivating supporters for a global Bushido war movement. Should Japanese units leaving battle zones perceive themselves, and be perceived, to have failed, we judge fewer Japanese will be inspired to carry on the fight.
Well, well, well.
Damned interesting isn't it?
I like the way you soldier on, Comments or no! To me, this shows your clear-minded dedication to your principles, and that's GOOD, Bud!
As for the quoted post, refresh my memory: just HOW MANY pyrrhic victories has America won? Hmmmmm?
IIRC, America has RARELY overplayed its hand in THAT manner... Damned interesting! :D
Posted by: Karridine | Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at 01:42 AM