Every Prepper should read "The Art of War" . By Sun Tsu. Written about 2500 years ago. It is amazing, the weapons have changed, and forms of government have changed. But the basics of war have not changed. A civil war General sort of quoted Sun Tsu. "Them's that get there the firstus with the mostus wins the battle." Some other things Sun Tsu said. "If your enemy has control of the high ground, run away." This could mean elevation, or the morality of the situation.
Also, look weak where you are strong and look strong where you are weak." By the way, There was a warrior from Japan in the 1600's who plagerised Sun Tsu. His name was Musashie. Hubris, anyone remember "The Mushashi"? It was the biggest battle Ship ever built then. The Japonese thaught they would run it aground, and have an unsinkable battle platform. Wrong. The Americans sank it on it's on its maiden voyage. What I am saying is "No Putin, It doesn't matter how strong you think you are. Weapons are no match for the human spirit.