Why Europe is Preparing for War

0:00 The world is on the brink of war
1:00 How did Europe end up with old dated military equipment
2:03 Why Europe is short on 155mm artillery shells?
3:05 Why does most of Europe use standardized military equipment?
4:01 Why are European countries purchasing the American F-35?
5:44 Europe is investing in hypersonic missile technology
6:35 Ground Lines of Communication a.k.a. Land Corridors
7:26 NATO's largest military exercise since the Cold War: Steadfast Defender
8:14 Why are NATO militaries specialized in different areas?
9:24 NATO cannot defend most of its air space
10:01 Euronuke: Why does Poland hold onto American tactical nukes?

#NotWhatYouThink #NWYT

Music:
Truce No More - Dream Cave
Fuzzy Logic - Nihoni
Signal to Noise
Displaced - Robert Ruth
Yhello - Lofive
Primary Code - Max Anson
Routine - Anthony Earls
Informal Parameters - Charles Holme
Particle Emission - Silver Maple
Cloak - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

Footage:
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[joskethegreat]

You know shit real when Germany starts revamping its military for the third time

[-Trin-Cacau]

It's all funny games until Germany decides to elect an failed Austrian software designer

[railgun]

Remember guys, "peace through superior firepower" isn't just a meme. It's the one thing that has kept America's primary allies peaceful.

[dygon]

It was, in fact, exactly what I thought.

[catcatcatcatcatcatcatcatcatca]

Let’s not mistake Switzerlands neutrality with pasifism. One of the big reasons coutries are dragged into wars is because side A sees that side B can coerse or straight up invade the neutral country to meet their goals. So, side A’s best interest is to deliver an equal ultimatum to the neutral country, offering to help in the defence against side B’s potential invasion.

At best, the neutral nation gets to choose a side to fight with, but once both A and B see the opposing side is likely interested in making a move, they both likely benefit from going down the path that makes it inevitable.

Switzerlands solution to this dilemma is to refuse side A’s offer of help, and remind side B that they can blow out every tunnel and bridge in the nation in hours, and every village is armed and trained to resist any attempts to rebuild or replace those bridges. Any invasion would need to move troops largely through have to move troops by air, where they will be hunted down by fifth generation fighters.

Side A and B can now agree that neither side benefits from fucking with Switzerland, so neither side needs to anticipate or counter the other sides attempts to do so.

In some sense Switzerland is a side in every european war — but instead of fighting their goal is staring down anyone who dares to even consider starting shit with them.

[AngelinaHickman-ph]

It's sad that we have to spend on armaments when there are so many other needs. But what can one do with a nuclear armed country led by a nihilistic gangster running amock next door...

[rosbifke]

You know what, i’m kind of tired of living through all these once-in-a-lifetime events.

[just]

- "Not what you think"
- "Is it Russia?"
- "Its Russia"

[thomasmontoya]

It's about time! Thanks for covering this.

[Alterraboo]

8:49 Balkan states? I think you meant Baltic states

[vinceevoyap]

Germany Now: My ancestors instincts kicks in my memory

[jamesmccomb]

Can we take a minute to call out the poor design of that hanger door🤔

[palollai]

8:50 Estonia is not a Balkan state lol I guess you meant Baltic

[albrigo]

NATO has been often criticised, but without that alliance Russia would have already attacked Europe for providing weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.

[blacknoir]

I still believe that Russia can't and will not be able to push far from Poland and finland border

[S-spfe]

Fun fact Tyrfing is the shining sword that kills whatever it aims for in Norse mythology. Yes, the Dwarves make magical cruise missiles, so watch the fuck out!

[patrickkelly]

And now the US is getting away from the 5.56.

[NobbsAndVagene]

The only problem with this concept is that quite often it is _exactly_ what I think...

[burky]

please disable the auto. translation in the title : ) thaaanks

[coolyrocky]

4:58 if you look closely it says "Borat" on the jet lol😂