Props to you for being intelligent...whittsend wrote:
Well, I don't think the numbers of the combined European combat aircraft exceed those of the US (even if they do, it isn't by much...Europeans simply don't spend that much on defense). Even if, for the sake of argument we say they do, its the same problem in a different form. Logistics again. The combined EU airforces do not have the refueling support necessary to support an operation on the other side of the Atlantic. The small numbers that could be sent over would be knocked out of the sky in short order by the US forces which have their own logistic support right there. Logistics will get you every time. Can't get past it.Sh1fty2k5 wrote:
Think D-day. The combined EU airforces would obtain air superiority and then it would be no problem launching an amphibious assault. And i dislike france too, but their soldiers would kick some US ass, they are the hardest in the EUHeh. Not too worried about that. I have worked with UN troops (Somalia). For the most part they are worse than useless. Most UN troops won't face a disorganised rabble; when the rounds start flying they can't run away fast enough. I can't imagine what they would do fighting a real professional army. Probably wouldn't show up in the first place.chinesemaster006 wrote:
And if ever USA attacked/ invaded any country that is part of the UN for no reason but for it's resources (example: Iraq (even though not part of UN)), good luck USA because the rest of the countries part of the UN will join forces wipe you out.
I'm guessing that most of the folks saying that X country's forces are useless have never been in the military or been on the receiving end of a round fired in anger. Give it a try and THEN come back an talk shit.
I won't take sides here as the scenario is just not possible, either for Europe (or a world colalition) OR for the US.
Whit is completely and absolutely correct, either way it just isn't possible.