Stalins Organ Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I've read the reviews on Amazon - most are flattering. A couple make vague points about the 23rd's experience at Minden, note that the British had instituted light companies in America before the AWI due to Indian and French wars, and one specifically says that the conclusions drawn about any changes have only a tenuous link to the AWI. Apparently it's a good read tho 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce90 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sorry gentlemen. Can't find the damned book. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boeman Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Would it be fair to say that the independence thing is why no one wants to pony up the funds to colonize Mars? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 It would probably be a very long time before a colony on Mars could exist independently of support from the Earth. I think the sticking point against establishing a permanent colony there is whether and when it would pay for itself. Even if it were producing something of value, the costs of transporting it back to Earth would be enormous, barring some fundamental breakthrough in the field of transportation. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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