03-25-2014, 01:25 AM
Jester mostly nailed it.
A further point: a lot of central and Western Ukraine was once part of Poland.
For centuries.
It goes back aways, but then the Serbs make a bit to-do about the the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 as part of their national identity ... a battle that they lost. History and group identity are powerful forces in human affairs. Do not underestimate them.
And another point to remember: Saladin was a Kurd.
A further point: a lot of central and Western Ukraine was once part of Poland.
For centuries.
It goes back aways, but then the Serbs make a bit to-do about the the Battle of Kosovo in 1389 as part of their national identity ... a battle that they lost. History and group identity are powerful forces in human affairs. Do not underestimate them.
And another point to remember: Saladin was a Kurd.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete