Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Soviet plans to invade Manchester
Tanks on the A56: Soviet invasion plan on show. A map showing the route that Soviet tanks would have taken during an invasion of Manchester, England forms part of a display at an international conference this week.
Details here. These maps are only 35 years old, and presumably were fit for use till recently. Other details are available.
IMO: OK, most people know the saying "First price in the competition, a day in Manchester. Second prize, two days in Manchester" and many people feel that this sums up Manchester. I would have thought that Washington, D.C. would still be a better target for invasion, more scenic and the tall ($100,000 plus per annum) poppies could all be cut down and health care provided for the poor. But the Russians don't seem to want to invade places any more, so maybe the Chinese or the Canadians could invade instead, as both have better health care systems and less corruption than Washington, D.C. Perhaps its just a matter of time.
Details here. These maps are only 35 years old, and presumably were fit for use till recently. Other details are available.
IMO: OK, most people know the saying "First price in the competition, a day in Manchester. Second prize, two days in Manchester" and many people feel that this sums up Manchester. I would have thought that Washington, D.C. would still be a better target for invasion, more scenic and the tall ($100,000 plus per annum) poppies could all be cut down and health care provided for the poor. But the Russians don't seem to want to invade places any more, so maybe the Chinese or the Canadians could invade instead, as both have better health care systems and less corruption than Washington, D.C. Perhaps its just a matter of time.
# posted by uv : 10:50 PM
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