AP>  Hallville military officials were questioned by the media on Halland news article about Hallville’s military was "‘bark’ may be greater than their ‘bite’”.  One official only laughed at the article, and suggested Halland’s desire for war was so apparent. This was what a high official stated at a news press meeting.

"We have no desire to go to war with any nation unless war is needed. We understand the great cost it will deliver to all nations involved and to what gain? If Hallville was to go to war with Halland, and let’s say, "hypothetically”, they prevail. Then what? Nothing happens. They will not take over Hallville territory, you would have to have troops on the ground for that. So would the prize be a trophy, or bragging rights? So why risk the lives of thousands of soldiers for that? The only thing I am concerned about is why they are constantly hoping that happens, not how big of a force the Hall Republic has. I’ll get to that in a moment. Hallville has proved over and over that at any given time they can strike a big blow to Halland unexpectedly. They know this which is even more concerning to us. They Know we can strike first very easily, for we have the most mobile military in the Hall nations. But even if we were to do that once again, what is to gain? We will not occupy their land either. So, lets go to war just for bragging rights? I THINK NOT! 

  Now on to the Hall Republic. Let’s step back and lets see why Halland has so much hate toward Hallville. I would say by allowing rogue HSSR soldiers to kill 10 of Halland’s military personnel.  I get that. Now let’s step back a little further. Anyone remember what happened in May of 2015? Yes, the battle for Annabelle. Remember, Tensions were high between Hallville and Halland, and Hallville had a strong force on the DMZ. Then a rouge Hall Republic force took over the city of Annabelle. Halland did not have a force close enough to stop the chaos that was ensuing. They reached out to us because we were in missile range and could engage immediately. I am not trying to give our self any credit here, I am just leading up to something.  So we engaged with a salvo of about 20 missiles and sent in two tank divisions with an infantry divisions. The battle bogged down for us but it was just to get Halland time to get their forces in position. Once Halland engaged, we backed out and went back across the border. But during the battle Halland lost and entire infantry division! Over 260 Men. Yet as we speak today Halland is harboring all of the Hall Republic military which has killed more Halland personnel than Hallville has since the 1st Hall War. Why the hypocrisy? No, I am not worried of the size of the Hall Republic’s military, but am waiting for Hall Republic to revolt once again, chances are Hallville might not be there to rescue Halland this time.”  

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