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JilesDM · 09-15-2003, 07:27 PM

RE: Stilton

Spanish American war - Hostilities initiated by cuban revolutionaries.

Actions in the Phillipines - Hostilities initiated by Filipino revolutionaries.

Korea - North Korean People's Army initiates hostilities with a surprise invasion of the Republic of Korea.

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh declared independance of Vietnam, then a French territory, later leading to hostilities when negotiations break down.

Iran - (ca. 1941) Pre-Shah government strong axis ally, invaded accordingly. (ca. 1953) western countries back coup d'etat staged by General Fazlollah Zahedi(sp?).

Grenada - General Hudson Austin launches coup, killing prime minister Maurice Bishop, giving the US a valid legal pretext for military engagement.

Iraq - hostilities initiated by Iraq by surprise invasion of Kuwait.

Afghanistan - Open government support of terrorist organizations gives US valid legal pretext for military actions.

Irrelevant. See second requirement in the definition of war of aggression.

09-15-2003, 07:27 PM	#52
JilesDM Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 66	RE: Stilton Spanish American war - Hostilities initiated by cuban revolutionaries. Actions in the Phillipines - Hostilities initiated by Filipino revolutionaries. Korea - North Korean People's Army initiates hostilities with a surprise invasion of the Republic of Korea. Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh declared independance of Vietnam, then a French territory, later leading to hostilities when negotiations break down. Iran - (ca. 1941) Pre-Shah government strong axis ally, invaded accordingly. (ca. 1953) western countries back coup d'etat staged by General Fazlollah Zahedi(sp?). Grenada - General Hudson Austin launches coup, killing prime minister Maurice Bishop, giving the US a valid legal pretext for military engagement. Iraq - hostilities initiated by Iraq by surprise invasion of Kuwait. Afghanistan - Open government support of terrorist organizations gives US valid legal pretext for military actions. Irrelevant. See second requirement in the definition of war of aggression.