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...BATTLEFIELD High-tech weaponry and nanotechnology will make the future warrior more lethal and better protected. Swooping into enemy territory, he can shoot at targets two miles (3km) away an remain undetected...
...same technologies that have made war so lethal now prevent or restrict it by shrinking the distance and differences between peoples and nations. The "global village" creates opportunities for greater mutual understanding and an identity as a larger community, and reduces the acceptance of violence and aggression. As a result, war is increasingly constrained by law and the public's assessment of just causes and acceptable costs...
...will, if necessary, be politically capable of waging intense, highly destructive warfare. Expect nations to use most of the weapons at their disposal, including ground forces, and to take greater risks. There may be deep helicopter-borne assaults, fierce night attacks and sweeping armored maneuvers, all supported by highly lethal area weapons and long-range precision-kill capabilities. Political constraints will be relaxed, and control of the actions will be delegated to on-scene commanders. Unfortunately, significantly greater casualty rates can be expected among both military and civilian populations...
...make planners publicly admit this is no way to fight a war in the future. "Our heavy forces are too heavy, and our light forces lack staying power," General Eric Shinseki declared as he assumed command of the Army last year. To make the U.S. military lighter--but still lethal--Shinseki and other Pentagon officials are working on a new arsenal of agile arms that could accompany troops into battle over the next generation...
...that Gibson will give his "They'll never take our freedom" speech as "They'll never take our tea.") Heath Ledger (soooo silly in Ten Things I Hate About You) is said to give a rip-roaring performance as Gibson's son, but all eyes will be on the Lethal Weapon star, who was paid $25 million for his services. Competing against The Perfect Storm and Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Patriot will have to carve out its audience based on solid critical reviews-because if people think it's going to be another Godzilla, the adults will split...