Ukraine war surpasses World War I in duration, reaching 1,569 days
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Constant Méheut
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The war in Ukraine has now lasted 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of World War I. The article draws parallels between the two conflicts, highlighting the grinding nature of the fighting, brutal infantry assaults, heavy casualties, and how new technologies have reshaped warfare. The comparison underscores the prolonged and devastating nature of the Ukraine war.
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Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.
Reaching 1569 days, the war has now outlasted WWI.
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