Pentagon plans to shrink US Army to pre-WWII level

[Don]

When your closest opponent is fighting with swords and you've got a gun, even if there is more of them, you still win.

British army versus the Zulus, anyone?

(yes, I'm aware that the British ultimately won; but the losses inflicted upon the Brits was mind-boggling)

 

[preachinjesus]

British army versus the Zulus, anyone?

(yes, I'm aware that the British ultimately won; but the losses inflicted upon the Brits was mind-boggling)

The losses for the Zulus are far worse...that and the whole colorization business. However...

You can't compare a colonial invasion with oceanic crossings. The greatest strategic asset we have is the massive oceans on either side of our country. Name for me a major world opponent who could cross these waters without being seen or one that could cross the southern or northern border without being seen.

 

[Don]

The losses for the Zulus are far worse...that and the whole colorization business. However...

Yep; thousands of Zulus to each thousand Brit/African troops. The scale of death on both sides...easy to sit back and say that we can overcome their sheer numbers.

You can't compare a colonial invasion with oceanic crossings. The greatest strategic asset we have is the massive oceans on either side of our country. Name for me a major world opponent who could cross these waters without being seen or one that could cross the southern or northern border without being seen.

I believe I mentioned Korea, Japan, and the Polynesian Islands. Shall we just let them fend for themselves?

 

[Squire Robertsson]

With accusations of anti-semitism flying around, I'm closing this thread.