@CatDragon
The Franco-Prussian war, 1870, misled the Germans regarding the nature of modern warfare, and this misunderstanding lead to the Great War 1914-1918.
Venazuela was not ready, and outmatched, as was the 2nd French Empire, and any opppsiyion has not had time to respond.
Denmark will not be, nor will Canada.
As with Ukraine, there may be some quick gains, but the wars will grind on, destroying the US economy and military, as Ukraine has Russia's