there is one oter thing id like to pont out here tht china and india are not using sticks. the chines are armed with ak-47, undoubtibly the best assault rifle ever designed, and soviet made tanks, apc and anti aicraft. not to mention the mig fighters, missles , etc.
im not sure what india is using but im thinking american made arms. so that is a far cry from sticks.

also lets not forget about the war between afganistan and russia. the afganis defeated the largest military force in the world.