Tod Edmonds

Husband, father, grandfather. Abu El Banat. Retired public HS teacher/coach. Retired varsity HS sports official. Frustrated amateur golfer. Go Mules/Jennies

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@dpshow @PaulPabst

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

My Master’s prof was a Russia expert. He tried to explain to us in the 1980’s that Russians do not view a human life the same as Westerners. This explains it better and why Russia is willing to endure the losses they are in Ukraine.

[Olena Rohoza @OlenaRohoza]

Interesting excerpts from the memoirs of Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower (later President of the United States from 1953–1961) about Marshal Georgy Zhukov:

“During the several hours we spent together in the airplane, Marshal Zhukov and I often discussed military operations... A great revelation to me was his description of the Russian method of attacking through minefields. German minefields, covered by enemy defensive fire, were tactical obstacles that caused us heavy casualties and many delays. Breaking through them was always difficult, despite the fact that our engineers had invented every imaginable mechanical device for the safe clearing of mines.

Marshal Zhukov casually remarked to me: ‘There are two kinds of mines: antipersonnel and antitank. When we encounter a minefield, our infantry continues the attack as though it were not there at all. We consider the losses from antipersonnel mines to be equal to the losses we would have suffered had the Germans defended that sector with concentrated manpower instead of minefields. Advancing infantry does not detonate antitank mines, so once they have crossed the minefield and secured the opposite side, the engineers then come forward and clear lanes through which vehicles can pass...’

I could vividly picture what would have happened to any American or British commander who attempted to use such tactics, and an even clearer picture of what the men in any of our divisions would have said if we had tried to make such practices part of our tactical doctrine...

Americans measure the cost of war in human lives, while the Russians measure it in the total expenditures of the nation.

As far as I could see, Zhukov cared little for the methods we considered essential to maintaining the morale of American troops: systematic rotation of units, opportunities for rest and recreation, short leaves, and above all the development of methods designed to avoid exposing men to combat risks that were not absolutely necessary. All of this, common practice in our army, was largely unknown in his army.

...The fundamental difference between American and Russian attitudes toward the treatment of people was illustrated in another incident. In a conversation with a Russian general, I mentioned the difficult problem of caring for large numbers of German prisoners of war — a problem we faced at various stages of the war. I noted that we gave German prisoners the same food ration as our own soldiers.

‘Why would you do that?’ Zhukov exclaimed in astonishment.

I replied that, first of all, my country was bound to do so under the Geneva Conventions. Secondly, thousands of American and British servicemen were prisoners in German camps, and I did not want to give Hitler any excuse to treat them even worse than he already did.

Zhukov was even more astonished by this answer and exclaimed: ‘But why should you care about soldiers captured by the Germans?! They were prisoners already and could no longer fight anyway!’

The excerpts are quoted from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Crusade in Europe, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997 (first published in 1948), pp. 468–470.

Interestingly, in the Russian translation of Eisenhower’s memoirs (2000 edition), these passages — seemingly of particular interest to Russian readers — were removed.

Everyone shouting “we can do it again” should remember that they would be sent to fight using Zhukov’s methods and traditions.

[Olena Rohoza @OlenaRohoza]

Interesting excerpts from the memoirs of Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower (later President of the United States from 1953–1961) about Marshal Georgy Zhukov:

“During the several hours we spent together in the airplane, Marshal Zhukov and I often discussed military operations... A great revelation to me was his description of the Russian method of attacking through minefields. German minefields, covered by enemy defensive fire, were tactical obstacles that caused us heavy casualties and many delays. Breaking through them was always difficult, despite the fact that our engineers had invented every imaginable mechanical device for the safe clearing of mines.

Marshal Zhukov casually remarked to me: ‘There are two kinds of mines: antipersonnel and antitank. When we encounter a minefield, our infantry continues the attack as though it were not there at all. We consider the losses from antipersonnel mines to be equal to the losses we would have suffered had the Germans defended that sector with concentrated manpower instead of minefields. Advancing infantry does not detonate antitank mines, so once they have crossed the minefield and secured the opposite side, the engineers then come forward and clear lanes through which vehicles can pass...’

I could vividly picture what would have happened to any American or British commander who attempted to use such tactics, and an even clearer picture of what the men in any of our divisions would have said if we had tried to make such practices part of our tactical doctrine...

Americans measure the cost of war in human lives, while the Russians measure it in the total expenditures of the nation.

As far as I could see, Zhukov cared little for the methods we considered essential to maintaining the morale of American troops: systematic rotation of units, opportunities for rest and recreation, short leaves, and above all the development of methods designed to avoid exposing men to combat risks that were not absolutely necessary. All of this, common practice in our army, was largely unknown in his army.

...The fundamental difference between American and Russian attitudes toward the treatment of people was illustrated in another incident. In a conversation with a Russian general, I mentioned the difficult problem of caring for large numbers of German prisoners of war — a problem we faced at various stages of the war. I noted that we gave German prisoners the same food ration as our own soldiers.

‘Why would you do that?’ Zhukov exclaimed in astonishment.

I replied that, first of all, my country was bound to do so under the Geneva Conventions. Secondly, thousands of American and British servicemen were prisoners in German camps, and I did not want to give Hitler any excuse to treat them even worse than he already did.

Zhukov was even more astonished by this answer and exclaimed: ‘But why should you care about soldiers captured by the Germans?! They were prisoners already and could no longer fight anyway!’

The excerpts are quoted from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Crusade in Europe, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1997 (first published in 1948), pp. 468–470.

Interestingly, in the Russian translation of Eisenhower’s memoirs (2000 edition), these passages — seemingly of particular interest to Russian readers — were removed.

Everyone shouting “we can do it again” should remember that they would be sent to fight using Zhukov’s methods and traditions.

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@codygfoster For decades and decades. You should hear the OLD coaches talk about when Atchison was in the original Centennial league.

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@RossTuckerNFL Did you find one of my old Dad schedules? Spent a week in Louisville once at USAV Nationals. Older daughter had first three days. Younger one last three days. Loved it.

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@codygfoster @KSHSAA @HaydenGirlsBbal Oprah voice- you get a three and you get a three! And you get a three!

[Liam Nissan™ @theliamnissan]

You have to visit my profile regularly if you want to see my tweets. It's the only way. Elon has me on his shit list. Retweet for visibility

[Rickey Smiley @RickeySmiley]

THIS✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

I’m guessing we all know Fritzy’s best and worst of the weekend!
@dpshow @brooklynfritzy @HiMyNameIsSeton @PaulPabst

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@dpshow to clarify Chiefs. New stadium will be built with bonds paid off with sales tax from revenue in taxing district at & surrounding stadium and HQ. Also tax on on-line bets. Put in place by legislation 2 yrs ago. No new tax on general public

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

Massive FU to the powers that be

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Notre Dame announced it is declining to play in any bowl game.

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@Asst_to_the_RM Brian-you’re

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@KCStar Remember Oprah loved Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil too……

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@EODHappyCaptain According to Dan Patrick show a left lane hog is an “PASSHOLE”.

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@JakeLebahn Thank you! Was driving me batty.

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@THESagerbomb Both knees replaced at same time. After two days of opioids I told them keep it. I was 250 at the time and I thought I was a hippie in the 60’s. Went to Tramadol and worked well.

[Tod Edmonds @Ttownmule]

@LakotaMan1 The key is small slices-OF EACH ! Then repeat as needed.

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@dannybennett @ChefReactions

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@goat_path Chicken

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Let’s back it half way to the goal on ANOTHER special teams penalty.