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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic
Well done, TH  Another interesting thread to enliven MB or, as my sister used to say, "to improve the shining hour." |
Thanks man! Appreciate it.
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Like Trollheart's examples in the OP, to read about a battle in which the out-numbered underdog wins is particularly satisfying, especially if that force is using intelligent tactics to defend its own territory against invasion. After all, who does not cheer on Dustin Hoffman as he exacts his nerd's revenge in Straw Dogs?
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This is what I love. Like, when a battle's outcome seems a foregone conclusion and then suddenly you're left gaping "Whaaaaa?" as the favourites are presented with their arses by the enemy, as well as sundry other body parts.
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And for the British, the most ghastly day of military destruction goes to the Battle of the Somme. Thanks to the ineptitude and folly of the commanders, " British casualties on the first day were the worst in the history of the British army, with 57,470 British casualties, 19,240 of whom were killed."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme
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Let's not forget Gallipoli!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_Campaign
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Originally Posted by Oriphiel
The Battle of He Fei, where Zhang Liao and a force of 800 men took on Sun Quan's army of 100,000, and won. And then later, at Xiaoyao Ford, Zhang Liao ambushed Sun Quan and his 1,000 personal guards, forcing him to retreat. Reading this s hit will put balls on your balls:
He fought 100,000 men, broke through them after they surrounded him, and then went back in to save his buddies. What a fu cking bro.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Xiaoyao_Ford |
Only one word to describe that guy:
Badass!
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