Premise:
"real proud of their homes and they've managed to take care of them"
Hypothesis: They have let their homes rot to the ground.

no

Premise:
"Everyone knows these troops are trained for combat and can be quickly converted into an invading force."
Hypothesis: These troops can be converted into an invading force.

yes

Premise:
"Time shortens."
Hypothesis: Time shortens in times of war.
it is not possible to tell