Don't for get spheres of influence. Russia has wanted access to the
Med. Sea for centuries. Getting from the Black Sea to the Med.
requires a transit of the Dardenelles. The Turks kept even England
from that voyage in the First WW. I suspect the Turks would
willingly fight again. ...And they are tough Sobs. Ask anyone that
served around them in Korea. Ask the N. Koreans.


Edited by Illyrian (06/28/12 07:08 PM)
Edit Reason: typo