Spencer Ackerman breaks down the Battle of Hoth from The Empire Strikes Back for Wired:
At the very most, the Empire’s assault on Hoth killed a couple of low-ranking Rebels and destroyed a few transit ships — which we don’t even see on screen. Instead of crushing the Rebels, it scattered them, leaving them to survive for the additional successes they’ll achieve in Return of the Jedi. It’s a classic fiasco of overconfidence and theology masquerading as military judgment — and the exact opposite of the Empire striking back.
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Star Wars is so much more than just a movie. It is a cultural phenomenon of unequal magnitude. The movies, books, toys, and and endless supply of everything imaginable, have captured the hearts of generations since A New Hope blasted onto the big screen in 1977.
This blog is a dedication to the amazing FORCE that is the Star Wars universe. Anything and everything relating to Star Wars is welcome here, from movie stills to quotes, from fan art to parodies and pop culture reference.
This is a celebration of something that has brought joy to the lives of so many people all over the world and across several generations. It is totally humbling how Mr. Lucas' imagination could bring us all together, and it is a humble reminder of how alike we are. Let's embrace those likenesses and not dwell on the differences.
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