Well all pretense of negotiated settlements and cease fires has seem to go out the windows. Georgian troops and South Ossetian forces have engaged in some pretty heavy shelling today that’s left at least 10 Georgian troops dead. The BBC is also reporting that fighters from around the region are gearing up for battle and [...]
The Government Printing Office has a new title out that’s actually quite a big seller apparently. ”War Surgery in Afghanistan and Iraq: A Series of Cases, 2003-2007″ is written by military doctors and covers some incredibly gruesome casualties they’ve experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, both military and civilian victims. The book is being given to [...]
Ok, this is sketchy and there are some reports on Colombia TV as well. Apparently the Colombian military has two of FARCs top rulers surrounded and in their sights. Santos said military forces have surrounded the two highest commanders of the rebel group. “We have all the leaders in sight and their hope for survival [...]
The BBC is reporting on more preparations for the Russian Georgian war of 2008. Bus loads of children from the border area are being put on buses and sent to Russia to escape the fighting (that may take place). Not surprisingly, both sides are blaming the other for increased tensions.