> Hi Stephen! > > Viewed in its own context the Vietnam war made no sense. Viewed as a > proxy war US vs. Soviet Union it *still* made no sense. If any nation > should have wished to fight the Soviet Union the Reagan approach proved > to be the correct one. > > It was simple: Reagan identified them as the target, then engaged them > in an arms race that drove them to bankruptcy. > -- > Regards, > > Pete > http://pete-theisen.com/ >
Pete, It was not simple. It was amazing luck that so many things came together at once. Outspending is only part of the issue. See http://www.slate.com/id/2102081/ for an interesting take on the history. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
