Difference between revisions of "Talk:Tooth-to-tail ratio"
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| − | The majority of military roles are not combat roles. |
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| − | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_military_by_country |
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| − | Even in wartime most military roles are not front-line combat roles. |
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| − | Ever heard the saying "Amateurs talk strategy; professionals talk logistics"? |
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| − | Until about 150 years ago more soldiers died of attrition than combat. A big part of this was because they were poorly housed, fed and and clothed. |
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| − | Modern militaries have massive logistical infrastructure aimed to sustain combat forces. Without this infrastructure they quickly run in to problems. |
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| − | I had a quick look. Some sources claim Ukraine and Russia are running close to 1:1. Even that would have half their forces in support roles and that almost certainly isn't the case. |
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| − | The best the US military has ever managed, even in wartime was about 1:4 which would mean about 20% of their total strength was combat forces. |
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| − | Enly a minority of military roles are combat roles. Being conscripted does not imply being in a front-line combat unit. |
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