Topgun
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Made me think of this subject. Conventional wisdom says the country is better.
Tactically, I'm not so sure.
Country would dictate an isolated location that would be easier to penetrate with no interference from a close by ally.
All food would have to have been stored well in advance and kept edible.
The country would probably be the first place marauders would head.
City on the other hand would allow close support from neighbors and a ready supply of "draftees" (carefully chosen) who are of like mind. They would most likely already be close and not have to fight to get to the country location. (Not talking about an already planned commune or compound like Waco)
Defense of city would have narrower fields of fire rather than approach from 360 degrees.
Food if not stored would be available for looting (we are not discussing a situation of any sort of order here)
Extra ammo would be "findable" in city by well planned raids. Also medical supplies and facilities.
Both situations assume that an intelligent, ruthless, able survivor would be leading your group no matter which area you choose.
Opinions?
Made me think of this subject. Conventional wisdom says the country is better.
Tactically, I'm not so sure.
Country would dictate an isolated location that would be easier to penetrate with no interference from a close by ally.
All food would have to have been stored well in advance and kept edible.
The country would probably be the first place marauders would head.
City on the other hand would allow close support from neighbors and a ready supply of "draftees" (carefully chosen) who are of like mind. They would most likely already be close and not have to fight to get to the country location. (Not talking about an already planned commune or compound like Waco)
Defense of city would have narrower fields of fire rather than approach from 360 degrees.
Food if not stored would be available for looting (we are not discussing a situation of any sort of order here)
Extra ammo would be "findable" in city by well planned raids. Also medical supplies and facilities.
Both situations assume that an intelligent, ruthless, able survivor would be leading your group no matter which area you choose.
Opinions?