World War III, who would win?

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Danman

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Originally posted by: dtyn
Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
A lot of very ignorant people here. There is on way such a war could result in anything but a stalemate.

Last time this happened, it took the US, Britain and Russia over a year to bring down Germany alone, even when the US could operate out of the UK.

And now people are saying that the US along could mount an attack similar to DDay (but many many times larger) against Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Russia AND all the other european nations AND defeat them AND do this from across the Atlantic? Can you say insane?

But the American soldiers are uber-invincible. Their laser guns would pwn the EU.

What about their light sabers? And where's the Jedi in this matter?!!! :D
 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: LAUST
What I want to know is where are all the German worshiping anti US zealots are coming from.

my nose itches.... (or is it buzzing in the ears? I can never remember...)
 

yllus

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Originally posted by: AIWGuru
North America = un-invadable.

Perhaps. And it's always harder to invade than to be invaded...
but you can't win a war by simply not being invaded.
China has the most troops of anyone in the world (by a long shot because of population) and they are physically connected to all of asia, Europe, and africa. They could take over that part of the world without too much trouble and cut off the U.S. supplies.
How good are U.S. weapons of war after a decade of oil being cut off?
Federal oil reserves exist for this very reason. It'd be a problem, but not an insurmountable one. Canada would drill more. The U.S. would drill more. And we still have South America closeby and accessible for oil purposes.

The U.S.S.R. thought numbers were the key to victory in all things military too. It's a big thing, but it's far from everything. Where would China invade in Asia that wouldn't lead to one HUGE logistical nightmare leading from the border of China to wherever they decide to go? Besides, the Russians would never stand for China deciding to become expansionist because they know they'd come up on the agenda sooner or later. Not to mention India, the UK and most of the EU going on full alert. Ain't gonna work.
 

LAUST

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Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3
Originally posted by: LAUST
What I want to know is where are all the German worshiping anti US zealots are coming from.

my nose itches.... (or is it buzzing in the ears? I can never remember...)
it's your nose, it has german poop on it :)

 

LAUST

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Originally posted by: MartyTheManiak
The US was much more of a boss in 1945 than it is today. And nowhere did I say the EU could launch an invasion of the US, the notion is about as ridiculous as the US lanching an invasion of the EU. I explicitly said "There is on way such a war could result in anything but a stalemate". In fact, such a stupid conflict cannot occur at all, but I'll give the OP a break.
I see what you mean, you are right, you didn't say it would be their win or ours, neutral ;) I can agree with that.

 

waggy

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It would be a very nasty stalemate.

First off we would sink a mojority of there ships. Even invadeing through Alaska. they would want to hit from both oceans. maybe up from Mexico.

either way if you were to Attack the US. Many people would help out. i think it would be a nasty war. but i think it would end in a stalemate. Hate to even guess the casualty rate on something like this.

Oh anyone that discounts Canada's army is silly. They may not be a powerfull nation but NEVER discount the fact that they would be be defendint there homeland.
 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: LAUST
Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3
Originally posted by: LAUST
What I want to know is where are all the German worshiping anti US zealots are coming from.

my nose itches.... (or is it buzzing in the ears? I can never remember...)
it's your nose, it has german poop on it :)

I dunno about German poop, but your name certainly sounds German ;)
 

AIWGuru

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You guys all suck. Haven't you played C&C generals? China has the Mammoth tank and that crazy flamethrowing thing...and those guys...you know, the ones with the slanted eyes...and the hackers...they make money on their laptop...while squatting in the desert...you know, wifi.
 

0roo0roo

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Perhaps. And it's always harder to invade than to be invaded...
but you can't win a war by simply not being invaded.
China has the most troops of anyone in the world (by a long shot because of population) and they are physically connected to all of asia, Europe, and africa. They could take over that part of the world without too much trouble and cut off the U.S. supplies.
How good are U.S. weapons of war after a decade of oil being cut off?

assuming we'd sit idly by as they marched into the middle east. we've already got troops there. we have a head start if anything threatens the oil.
 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: LAUST

I dunno about German poop, but your name certainly sounds German ;)
LOL, Unfortunantly real name is British :( and username is Swedish (or so I was told it's a goofy word in it anyway ;) )[/quote]

Are you sure you're not a nazi? I'm pretty sure I've seen pics of you eating sauerkraut w/Hitler...
 

stnicralisk

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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: stnicralisk
Dont turn this thread into Canada bashing. The woman and I were talking about going there.

My guess is that everyone except Canada France and Polland gets nuked. When it happens remember I called it.

I suggest you stay in FL, unless you enjoy this type of weather

And to give you an idea of how cold that is, exposed flesh will freeze solid in thirty seconds.

- M4H

Were considering southern/western. :p It sure would be a break from the freezing 81.8F it is my room right now with windows open.

 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: LAUST
Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3
Originally posted by: LAUST

I dunno about German poop, but your name certainly sounds German ;)
LOL, Unfortunantly real name is British :( and username is Swedish (or so I was told it's a goofy word in it anyway ;) )

Are you sure you're not a nazi? I'm pretty sure I've seen pics of you eating sauerkraut w/Hitler...
I HATE Sauerkraut, but I do love brauts on the grill and german potatosalad :D[/quote]

Nazi!!! I knew I'd seen you with Hitler... Now you may be asking, where have I seen you with Hitler? Well, I uh... um , that is... RUN AWAY!!!!
 

LAUST

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Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3

Nazi!!! I knew I'd seen you with Hitler... Now you may be asking, where have I seen you with Hitler? Well, I uh... um , that is... RUN AWAY!!!!
I didn't mean to walk in on you two, but hey, atleast we all know where the stuff on your nose came from :Q
 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: LAUST
Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3

Nazi!!! I knew I'd seen you with Hitler... Now you may be asking, where have I seen you with Hitler? Well, I uh... um , that is... RUN AWAY!!!!
I didn't mean to walk in on you two, but hey, atleast we all know where the stuff on your nose came from :Q

Noes!!!!!! You've discovered my horrible secret!! Now I must run away and hide in shame, never to be seen again!
 

Flyermax2k3

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Originally posted by: DaiShan
The US wins, BTW you forgot NATO...

Do you know what the EU and NATO are? You do realize that the majority of nations in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) are, in fact, members of the EU. OOPS!!!
 

AIWGuru

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Originally posted by: Flyermax2k3
Originally posted by: DaiShan
The US wins, BTW you forgot NATO...

Do you know what the EU and NATO are? You do realize that the majority of nations in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) are, in fact, members of the EU. OOPS!!!

I think you just made the case for why this retarted scenario would never happen.
Besides, you all know the chinese mammoth tanks would pwn j00!
 

beer

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It is also worth mentioning that we control the only system of GPS sattelites. We grant other countries the use of them but I'm sure that can be revoked. The EU and Chinese could not use guided weapons, and that would be a huge problem.
 

bolido2000

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Originally posted by: beer
It is also worth mentioning that we control the only system of GPS sattelites. We grant other countries the use of them but I'm sure that can be revoked. The EU and Chinese could not use guided weapons, and that would be a huge problem.

Hence the EU launching their own GPS system in a few years.
 

duke

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Originally posted by: bolido2000
Originally posted by: beer
It is also worth mentioning that we control the only system of GPS sattelites. We grant other countries the use of them but I'm sure that can be revoked. The EU and Chinese could not use guided weapons, and that would be a huge problem.

Hence the EU launching their own GPS system in a few years.

I'm pretty sure the Russians also have their own GPS network in the sky.