DIVINEEVIDENCE:



You know more than Ojukwu who was trained in conventional warfare and fought an active campaign?

The secessionists already proclaimed Biafra a sovereign state, complete with a map and a capital.

In your little mind, they should simply sit their asses down and wait for federal forces to attack the territory before they respond?
There should be no advance; only defense, occupation and retreat?

Stop displaying your crass ignorance online.

At the bolded, think of all the allies who offered assistance to the federal government in arms, mercenaries, intelligence, tactics and propaganda.
Think of the fact that the war dragged for a little longer than three years and you'll understand the capacity and motivation of both sides.

Sit down with your grandfather and ask him questions.
Everything is possible in war.

rinzaugustine:
story.. he should have been a coward and fold his hands while his people are being killed in north without provocation over coup military officers no igbo person elected ? Typical Agbado coward mindset..Ojukwu wasn’t going to ever be that because cowards die a thousand times before their death. Instead of fear fear life of paranoia and hiding under internet it’s best to take a rope and hang yourself to die honorably because a life of living when your inner man is dead due to fear is not worth living

Shikena:
Big question indeed, why were they coming towards Lagos? Never got a convincing answer for years.

CrushObituaries:
The war should have been avoided if Ojukwu wasn't stupid and bloodthirsty, what is Biafra soldiers doing in Ore, Midwestern region if they wanted biafra

CrushObituaries:
The war should have been avoided if Ojukwu wasn't stupid and bloodthirsty, what is Biafra soldiers doing in Ore, Midwestern region if they wanted biafra

naptu2:

OkukoIgbo:


If prophet Mohammed wasn't a mad pig, we won't have aNything to do with worthless islam.

franchasofficia:

During war, the easiest way to win the war and get your enemy to surrender is to capture their capital.


I hope you now understand why they were matching to Lagos?


In war you don't stay in your territory hoping your enemy respects it, you attack and even take over your enemy territories you can take over to force them to surrender and sue for peace.

That's why they said the best form of defense is attack

CrushObituaries:
The war should have been avoided if Ojukwu wasn't stupid and bloodthirsty, what is Biafra soldiers doing in Ore, Midwestern region if they wanted biafra

Shikena:


You mentioned valid strengths of not staying within your territory (which Ojukwu was eventually forced to do by the ensuing circumstances) but you failed to address the weaknesses and disadvantages which eventually played out.

Moving into enemy territory can stretch your forces thin, making them vulnerable to counterattacks and logistical challenges. This was evident in the Biafran advance towards Lagos, which left other flanks exposed. Enugu was attacked and access via Calabar was carved and exposed basic underlying but highly efficient war tactics.

Fighting in territory outside your stronghold can pose significant challenges, including difficulties in navigation, supply chain management, command chain conflicts, and local resistance.

Also, an offensive strategy can sometimes lead to a prolonged conflict if the enemy is resilient and capable of regrouping and launching counteroffensives.

Historical examples include the German Blitzkrieg strategy during World War 2 which was initially successful due to its rapid and aggressive nature, but eventually led to overextension and logistical failures, particularly on the Eastern Front.

Also, during the Vietnam war, the U.S. adopted an aggressive strategy, but faced significant challenges due to unfamiliar terrain and resilient local forces, leading to a prolonged and costly conflict.

Yes, an offensive strategy of attacking the capital city can offer significant advantages by disrupting the opponents and potentially forcing a quicker resolution, it also carries substantial risks such as overextension, logistical challenges, and the potential for prolonged conflict. These are critical factors that must be carefully analyzed and managed as part of a broad strategy. A balanced approach that combines offensive actions with strong defensive measures and strategic planning is often more effective.

ceejay80s:
U are a vagabond Were u born then? Everybody wan claim say e dey wen civil war began in Nigeria




Your mother is a vagabond

franchasofficia:
You are very correct, but this logic only applies to an existing country with a formal military before the outbreak of war.


Remember everything about Biafra was adhoc.


Biafra was never a country until 1967 after Ojukwu declared Old Eastern Nigeria an independent country and hurriedly started putting together an emergency military to defend the newly formed nation from aggression from Nigeria and her foreign allies.


So he was just looking for a short cut to end the war fast and get Nigeria to let Biafra go or come to negotiation table.


By the way my late uncle was among Ojukwu's cabinet and confidant.

Theoarhics:
This man should a hundred years old now

Sharpsharp00123:
so they were killing igbos without provocation?

I know in d future u igbos will just say nnamdiot Kanu was arrested without doing anything?

U igbos think u are wise, u killed other peoples leaders n leg yours

U will forever pay for that madness

Shikena:
Big question indeed, why were they coming towards Lagos? Never got a convincing answer for years.

Richtaiwo:

Somehow, tribalism has to find its way into it. Amusingly, if this is returned in same coin, you and your ilk will start screaming seun up and down that he allows igbos to be persecuted on his site.

hamzeiy:
..
It is you and your generation that are pigs..
You would live a pig and die uselessly like a pig and burn in hell with your face and stomach lookig like that of a pig
...this will come to pass unless you repent....
But I hope you don't.....useless pig , father of piglets ,son of a shit eating pig born of a pig....

CrushObituaries:
The war should have been avoided if Ojukwu wasn't stupid and bloodthirsty, what is Biafra soldiers doing in Ore, Midwestern region if they wanted biafra

Richtaiwo:

Somehow, tribalism has to find its way into it. Amusingly, if this is returned in same coin, you and your ilk will start screaming seun up and down that he allows igbos to be persecuted on his site.

naptu2:


His 88th birthday was last month.

naptu2:
I used to gaze at him before he died (he was a hundred and something years old at the time). I couldn't believe that it was the same energetic man that had been confined to a wheel chair.

I think he was the oldest priest in Africa and probably oldest retired soldier in Nigeria at the time of his death.







Pictures

Photo 1) Anthony Cardinal Okogie (Catholic Archbishop of Lagos from 1973 till 2012).

Photo 2) Reverend Monsignor Colonel Ayodele Pedro-Martins.

Photo 3) Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle (the Black Scorpion)

Photo 4) From L-R General Godwin Alabi Isama, General Alani Akinrinade, Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle (Black Scorpion) Godwin Ally And Colonel Alimi Ogunkanmi DuringThe Civil War.

Photo 5) Anthony Cardinal Okogie

Photo 6) Col Pedro Martins being made a monsignor by Archbishop John Kwawo Aggrey (Archbishop of Lagos), while Reverend Father Anthony Okogie looks on.

Photo 7) Reverend Monsignor Pedro Ayodele Martins at over 100 years old.

Photo 8 ) Pedro Ayodele Martins in Cork, Ireland in the 1950s.

Photo 9) On 2 August 1936 Pedro Martins, as a young seminarian (facing camera), assisted Bishop Leo Hale Taylor at the laying of the foundation stone for St Patrick's Church in Asaba (now in the diocese of Issele-Uku, Nigeria). Included in the picture is the first Nigerian Catholic priest, Fr Paul Emechete as well as Fr Patrick J Kelly, later bishop of Benin City.

(photo: Society of African Missions)

ceejay80s:

Fool
I know u don't have a mother



I expect you to say that , because you never meet your mother, she is roaming around onitsha market,

CrushObituaries:
The war should have been avoided if Ojukwu wasn't stupid and bloodthirsty, what is Biafra soldiers doing in Ore, Midwestern region if they wanted biafra

rinzaugustine:
what did kanu do? Maybe agitation is name a crime under the law of your tribe or if not take that your evidence to court since they have been looking for one and also do same for Sunday Igboho …tribal culturally anti progress hypocrites …same way your people will will forever pay as you are paying today for awolowo foolishness

Sharpsharp00123:
so ordering his boys to kill security operatives is not a crime?