Russia is a country that cannot be subdued using brute military force. This is the conclusion reached by journalists of the American edition of We Are The Mighty. In addition to our country, the United States, China, Afghanistan and India are also on the list of "invincible" states. In compiling it, the existence of nuclear weapons was not taken into account, only the climatic and geographical conditions of the countries, as well as the military traditions of the peoples inhabiting them, were considered.
Mission impossible or why Russia cannot be conquered
Speaking of Russia, journalists of the publication note the diversity and complexity of the natural conditions of our country. In preparing the invasion plans, any aggressor should be aware of the “General Frost,” who played a decisive role in the fate of the troops of Charles XII, the Great Army of Napoleon and the Nazi Wehrmacht. Fighting the Russians in the winter is the greatest challenge that can befall any army.
Russia is the largest country in the world, divided into 11 time zones. You can find different climatic zones in it, from the fierce Arctic to the subtropics. Any invader invading its territory will inevitably face enormous logistical difficulties. The disgusting quality of Russian roads will be another problem for the advancing troops.
According to American journalists, the Russians themselves are brave warriors and skillful hunters, persistent and able to do the least. They will not have to agitate to defend their land, because the basis of patriotic education in Russia is based on stories about the Great Patriotic War, which their ancestors won. Many of Russia's neighbors, connected with it by a common history, will also take up arms, which will expand the geography of a hypothetical conflict even more.
When armed with all the people or the main advantage of America
Approximately the same problems will face the army, which decides to attack the United States. He will have to deal with vast territories and a variety of natural conditions. Moreover, in addition to the American army - the strongest in the world at the moment - the occupier will have to face the resistance of the population, most of whom know how to handle weapons perfectly. And given its large number - about 330 million - the task will be clearly not an easy one.
Remembers We Are The Mighty and another factor - street gangs, which today cause so much trouble to the American cops. However, in the event of a foreign invasion, they will be able to create many problems for the invaders during the occupation of the largest megacities.
India, China and Afghanistan: mountainous terrain and a billion people
Another country whose invasion does not bode well for the invader is Afghanistan. The British Empire tried to conquer it in due time, then the Soviet Union, now the Americans are “dancing” on the same rake.
The main force of Afghanistan is its relief and harsh natural conditions. High and extended mountain ranges have more than once become an insurmountable obstacle to enemies. Highly rugged terrain eliminates all the advantages of tanks and other armored vehicles. But the Afghans themselves, even in case of defeat, can move to the mountains to prepare there for new battles.
Another strength of this country is its population, consisting of many ethnic and religious groups. Afghans are fanatically devoted to their religion, tribal customs, leaders, sheikhs. As history shows, they prefer death in battle to life under the rule of foreign invaders.
Any army will have even more problems when trying to conquer China. Any aggressor who has attacked this country will be forced to fight a billion of its citizens. Moreover, this country has enough weapon stocks to distribute it to the majority of the population. In addition, China has a very extensive territory with rather difficult climatic conditions. The enemy will inevitably have to face various diseases caused by overpopulation and the tropical climate of the south of the country.
Approximately the same difficulties await those who decide to encroach on India. This country has very difficult natural conditions: impassable mountain passes in the east and north of the country, deserts in the north-west. The humid tropical climate of southeastern India is also capable of delivering many problems to any invader. However, the main force of this country is its billion population, which represents a huge mobilization and labor resource.
