Why does Icaland need any planes over it, it's not going to get attacked or anything like that. It's too far out of the way to really be of much consequence.
Iceland used to be vital for protecting the Reforger supply routes between the US and Europe in the event of a war with a Soviet Union. It is slightly less relevant now as we do not have a pressing need to protect a supply line between the US and Europe.
I hear Icelandic chics are hot though.
Actually, IMO, Iceland can be used for an enemy for the very same reasons why we used to use them for. (If that made any sense) For example, lets say, if we pissed off the British and the rest of the Europian nations, then they could use Iceland as a refueling point for their planes before dropping a load off at D.C. So, actually, we could use Iceland as a middlepoint to refuel OUR planes before dropping a load or two on France. ----if it came down to it.
Why is iceland called iceland when their is no ice there? Why is greenland called greenland when it's all ice?
I was actually trying to imply that we could use Iceland as a defensive measure, rather than an offensive one. IMO, isnt that why we occupy nations in the first place? Just in case they attack us, then we'll be ready to attack them from next door.Originally posted by: lozina
Island refeuling spots were made obsolete when aircraft carriers and aerial refeuling planes were invented
(Besides, the B2 bomber can reach France without refeuling)
It's a trick. If all you had to go on was name alone, where would you rather move to, Iceland or Greenland? Greenland, of course. Upon hearing the name, most would think Iceland was inhospitable...while in reality it is the other way around.
If an American is from America and and African is from Africa........
Where the heck is a Viking really from!???
Let me see if i have this right.
World complains that the US has too many troops stationed abroad.
US tries to close foreigh base, local country complains.
Classic America cant do anything right.
World complains that the US has too many troops stationed abroad.
US tries to close foreigh base, local country complains.
Classic America cant do anything right.
sandorski
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Europe doesn't need Iceland for this, France have some islands off the East Coast of Canada that can be used for such a purpose. One of the islands has an airstrip large enough for military transports and what not to use. During Canada's numerous Quebec Referenda, the existance of this airbase was a primary concern, estimates were that France could rapidly deploy 50k troops to Quebec.
CaptnKirk
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Four Eagles or not, Iceland is screwed if attacked. It's NATO buddies are pretty far away and the commies are oh so very sneaky!
Just who the hell would want to attack Iceland and why.
Well maybe if Iceland keeps breaking it's international agreements and keeps slaughtering endangered whales there might be a reason, but other than that Iceland is a nobody on the international scene.
Iceland is a nobody on the international scene.
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