That's a very bad comparison. The state borders between Czechoslovakia and Germany were the oldest in Europe. The Czech Kingdom has always been a clearly defined nation state entity. What only changed was the extent of German settlement in Czech lands. Czechoslovakia in this respect was not a new or artificial state like post - soviet Ukraine, where it is not quite clear where it should begin and where it should end, nor who is still Ukrainian and who is still Russian. What was very new, on the contrary, was the concept of the so-called Sudetenland (used first in the 1890s), which had no geographical or historical justification. Their separation from Czechoslovakia meant the destruction of the independent Czech state. This fact was recognised by the Nazis themselves after the occupation of the rest of Bohemia and Moravia. This situation was very different from Ukraine which has never been a truly independent state (exept for a brief period of time in the 17th century and perhaps a few month after WWI). The treatment of the Czech Germans was also very decent in the conditions of interwar Europe. For a long time Czechoslovakia had relatively good relations with interwar Germany, among other things because they had no territorial disputes. That changed only with the rise of the Nazis.
Lately the issue of blocking troops troubles me. Those who shoot the hapless Ukraine conscripts not allowed to surrender or retreat. Never mind be properly buried once their inevitable fate arrives.
Yeah its well past time these blockers and recruiters too, found their way to the front lines. Not to wind up waiting in some luxury location, for a call from the CIA! Put your money where your mouth is evil demons! Just a little shout out to Tulsi.
I've long felt many of those cannon fodder are most accurately labeled political opposition. How hard is it to hold civilian family members hostage, until the dad fulfills his "duty". Especially when you already have burning people alive, on your resume.
Sorry off topic, it is an awesome article, but this stuff boils under my skin. If violent threats must be used to raise your national "defense" forces i.e. the draft, perhaps its time to redefine our rights.
The whole idea that ones duty is to sustain conflict so the owners of large industrial interests (and their financiers) can flourish, is repellant.
That's a very bad comparison. The state borders between Czechoslovakia and Germany were the oldest in Europe. The Czech Kingdom has always been a clearly defined nation state entity. What only changed was the extent of German settlement in Czech lands. Czechoslovakia in this respect was not a new or artificial state like post - soviet Ukraine, where it is not quite clear where it should begin and where it should end, nor who is still Ukrainian and who is still Russian. What was very new, on the contrary, was the concept of the so-called Sudetenland (used first in the 1890s), which had no geographical or historical justification. Their separation from Czechoslovakia meant the destruction of the independent Czech state. This fact was recognised by the Nazis themselves after the occupation of the rest of Bohemia and Moravia. This situation was very different from Ukraine which has never been a truly independent state (exept for a brief period of time in the 17th century and perhaps a few month after WWI). The treatment of the Czech Germans was also very decent in the conditions of interwar Europe. For a long time Czechoslovakia had relatively good relations with interwar Germany, among other things because they had no territorial disputes. That changed only with the rise of the Nazis.
The nations of Britain should be allowed to be independent from the British Empire also.
Lately the issue of blocking troops troubles me. Those who shoot the hapless Ukraine conscripts not allowed to surrender or retreat. Never mind be properly buried once their inevitable fate arrives.
Yeah its well past time these blockers and recruiters too, found their way to the front lines. Not to wind up waiting in some luxury location, for a call from the CIA! Put your money where your mouth is evil demons! Just a little shout out to Tulsi.
I've long felt many of those cannon fodder are most accurately labeled political opposition. How hard is it to hold civilian family members hostage, until the dad fulfills his "duty". Especially when you already have burning people alive, on your resume.
Sorry off topic, it is an awesome article, but this stuff boils under my skin. If violent threats must be used to raise your national "defense" forces i.e. the draft, perhaps its time to redefine our rights.
The whole idea that ones duty is to sustain conflict so the owners of large industrial interests (and their financiers) can flourish, is repellant.