The Ukraine war presents an intriguing blend of age-old warfare tactics and cutting-edge technology, reflecting both the past and future of global conflicts. The war has rekindled traditional industrial-age warfare in Europe, whilst introducing the use of advanced technology like SpaceX satellites.

From the foot soldier's eternal struggle with trench foot to the deployment of SpaceX satellites, the war in Ukraine is a paradoxical mix of past and future. On the ground, Ukrainian soldiers are learning lessons from a bygone era, a stark contrast to the high-tech warfare unfolding in the skies above.

The war represents the return of industrial age warfare to Europe, a concept many thought extinct. This style of warfare requires nations to harness their economic power to fuel the front line.

However, the crux of this conflict isn't just about technology, but the resurgence of mass warfare. Western nations, seduced by advances in technology, have overlooked the importance of mass - mass manpower, mass tanks, and mass drones. The war in Ukraine is a stark reminder of this balance.

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