> They didn't have more combat experience than Ukraine though

Uh yes they did

> never mind the additional problems that the Russian military faced at the time of the invasion which are too numerous to list here but include corruption, lack of equipment, a lack of understanding of the will of the Ukrainian people, and more.

In other words, there are other relevant variables than just combat experience...?

> You're just wrong...

"We're actively learning lessons in Ukraine" → Yet somehow our Patriot batteries were taken offline by Shaheds lmao. Sure, obviously we're learning some lessons. But so are our enemies. And what cost to each party? Iran learns lessons "for free" while it defends itself. China learns lessons for free because it's uninvolved. The US learns lessons because it's risking lives and equipment for a war with, so far, deeply negative strategic value.

The degree of single-dimensional thinking you're exhibiting is frankly bizarre.

> The branches are just where those capabilities generally rest... My point was demonstrated.

No lol. It's extremely discrediting actually.