Filipino soldiers had to use their bare hands to fight off Chinese coast guards with swords, a general said
Back in the day, sword fights at sea might have been considered the norm, but in today’s world of advanced military technology, fists and swords just seem downright archaic. The recent incident involving Filipino soldiers having to defend themselves against Chinese coast guards armed with swords is a stark reminder that sometimes, the most basic of tools are all you have to rely on in moments of conflict.
The images shared by the Filipino army of damaged boats and Chinese personnel equipped with blades paint a vivid picture of the intense confrontation that took place. It’s almost surreal to think that in this day and age, such primitive weapons were used in a military standoff.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker