Britain can hold pretty strong by themselves which is one of the reasons why germany decided to. Oct 17, 2008 america, would probably fabricate a claim such as, england has been blah blah blah. Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the. Lets see the americans beat the british in 1780 and then just barely survived britain in 181215. America can still fight and win two major wars at the same time, or at least come near enough to winning that neither russia nor china would see much hope in the gamble.
The royal navys blockades of the united states, 18121815 by brian arthur isbn. The political implications of such a war would be vast, and although a bit silly i understand you just want an answer as to who would win in britain vs france. Compendium of brief extracts from declassified documents and articles relating to civil defence against weapons of mass destruction. In january 1943 the two states finally decided to pool their. If the colonists had lost the war, there probably wouldnt be a united states of america, period. China and america cant afford to go to war with each other. Dec 10, 2016 who would win in a war between america and britain. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hong kong in 1840, britain went to war with china over questions of trade, diplomacy, national dignity and, most importantly, drug trafficking. Miguel fonseca, 39, smoking cocaine in lisbon, where possession of small amounts of drugs is. The american military is much more superior also the number of soldiers is very low on the britain side.
The opening shots of the american revolutionary war on 19 th april 1775, that echoed around the world. Why america was indispensable to the allies winning world war ii. Iran likely to lose war with uk over nuclear programme. Great britain almost wins the war fun facts in spring of 1776 british abandoned boston. France and britain have also conducted such exercises. The question that comes to mind is could america have been a more vigorous country and a real world leader if not. Read about what could have happened if america had lost its revolutionary war. Authoritative first of a twopart history of britain around the time of world war ii.
Jul 27, 2015 how the british won the american revolutionary warthats the first time i heard such a statement. The biggest surprise for the people was when they found out the americans won the war. War between britain and france how american history was. If they do, china will lose more than half of their yearly income and the us will. Seriously, britain couldnt fight a war against the us. By 1779 about 15% of soldiers in the continental army were african americans. The declaration passed with just one dissenting vote. A war between modern day france and modern day reddit. The war of 1812 is somewhat paradoxical in that relations between the warring factions generally improved after the war. Then he goes on to fight for the continental army, which defeats the british at yorktown to win independence. The war of 1812 was a byproduct of the napoleonic war of 1803 to 1814. Analysis of hypothetical conventional war between france and united kingdom, happening in a political bubble. S but yet again, these two countries are family, they will pretty much always be tight. Due to the british sea superiority, it was expected that america would lose some of its territories to the british.
The mexican american war was a conflict between the united states and mexico, fought from april 1846 to february 1848. China cant invest enough income without america, and america cant supply enough product without china. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading a world on fire. Books set in wwii england that show the struggle and sacrifice the english people faced. The british view the war of 1812 quite differently than americans do.
Usa has around 5,00010,000 warheads ready to use at any time, enough to wipe out the whole earth. Greece and turkey, who are both nato allies, do have reasonably serious bustups in the aegean every now and then. The french and indian war took place between 1754 and 1763 and is also known as the seven years war. List two weaknesses of the british at the start of the war. The united states of america vs the british empire both. United kingdom vs european union uk vs eu 2017 who would. Myth and memory, 2006 prefaces this sweeping, overly. Map of america in the 1760s media response when the world saw that the british almost won the war, they werent surprised because they were undefeated and the biggest army in the world. America had fought its old master to an honorable draw, and britain had avoided disaster in north america while defeating the french in europe. But it was pretty obvious that they were all holding back.
Russia deploys advanced s300 missile system to syria british troops at. Against infantry, american forces bring six light and two medium machine guns and a m3 recoilless rifle to bear, versus three medium machine. In an article for the us national interest magazine michael peck. The british view the war of 1812 quite differently than. Russia and china vs britain and america who would win a war if there were no nuclear bombs. While chasing the retreating continential army, british soldiers looted homes of americans, both patriots and. However if it was to be a war it would most probably be a nuclear war, in which case nobody would win, because if britain got destroyed then there are still nuclear submarines at sea that would launch nuclear missiles.
If a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. But america had to choose between the oceans and the continent. In recounting chinas litany of foreign invasions, beginning in the 1840s with britain s seizure of hong kong and ending with japans brutal occupation of china before and during world war ii. How to win a war on drugs portugal treats addiction as a disease, not a crime. The war of 1812 in british north america, searching for your ancestors elusive war records provides researchers with an uptodate guide to help you locate military service and other useful records from the war of 1812. How the british won the american revolutionary war thats the first time i heard such a statement. British army would be comprehensively outgunned by russia says new report. How the british won the american revolutionary war journal.
The americas insist that they won the war for a number of reasons. Harry turtledove, in the presence of mine enemies 2003, in which the u. This is a first in a pretty hefty two volume history of wwii told from a strategic, political, economic, military, cultural and social perspective and with the emphasis on the war from the point of view of britain and the british empire. This conflict formed part of a larger struggle between france and great britain to expand their empires. War book reveals how britain planned to cope with nuclear attack. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Divided hearts explores the passionate political strife that raged in britain as a result of the american civil war. Who would win in a war between france, germany and the uk.
War of 1812 18121815 disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title britishamerican war. Firstly let me say this, we love and respect the hell out of our boys across the pond. In france, louis xv was more occupied with his mistresses and court intrigues to be too bothered about the colonies, often leaving the french colonialists to fend for themselves. American revolutionary war 17751783 war of 1812 18121815 this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title british american war. New details of how britain would have been governed in the event of a nuclear war from the 1960s. This is orientated towards civil defence today, not towards historians of past eras like the cold war, so they should carefully check the original documents before citing them, because we have made some editorial omissions and minor corrections to some documents. Could america win a war against russia and china at the. King george iii, in despair at the loss of his colonies, determined to give up the throne of britain and retire to hanover. Britain can also lock the germans navy in and restrict their. How britain went to war with china over opium the new. Fought between 1775 and 1783, the american revolutionary war, otherwise known as the american war of independence was primarily a conflict between the british empire and some of its american colonists, who triumphed and created a new nation. Break japanese military codes before the battle of midway.
The american indian wars were a centurieslong series of battles, skirmishes and massacres by european settlers against native americans, beginning around 1622. A brief overview of the war of 1812 american battlefield. He invested a lot in the war as he believed that controlling north america was important for great britain as a world power. I n the united states, the fourth of july is time to launch some fireworks and eat some hot dogs in celebration of american independence. A hundred years ago today, september 26th, the greatest artillery bombardment in u. The british pyrrhic victory on 17 th june 1775 in the opening weeks of the american revolutionary war. Who would win a war would weaken both so the winner would be anybody who is on the opposite side of the usuknato.
Without chiles help, we would have lost the falklands the man who acted as the clandestine gobetween for chile and britain during the falklands war has spoken for the first time about helping. List three strengths of the british at the start of the war. Assuming its a more practical war then britain will probably go on the defensive. But in 1776, when news reached britain of the adoption of. Expert reveals who would win in uk vs iran fight back to middle ages. It was ten years after the falklands war in 1982, and thompson shared some of the lessons he had gleaned from fighting that war. Sep 24, 2011 in united states vs india war, who will win. On december 8, president roosevelt asked congress to declare war against japan. Hypothetical war saudi vs iran would you be willing to live in a country that didnt have nuclear weapons could america have won ww2 without britain. Our greatest trouble during jeffersons rule was brought about by the war between france and great britain. Britain has an excellent history of defending itself and winning major wars, and without outside interference and nukes who would win a war between these two nations. If us win the naval war they can eventual take the british islands, after a long winded campaign to rob them of their colonies.
This idea that we are a weak nation and america is strong doesnt stand up to history. A british victory in the revolution probably would have prevented the colonists from settling into what is now the u. If a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most. Video technology family projects business global events books fiction newsletters. Buy british propaganda and the state in the first world war by messinger, gary s. Great britain almost wins the war by lane scisson on prezi. They were still friends and didnt actually want to kill each other. While iran may or may not be developing nuclear weapons, britain most certainly has them. Three days later, germany and italy, allied with japan, declared war on the united states.
It was the first time that america was staging a war against britain, which had the most superior navy in the world. Dick, the man in the high castle 1962, in which nazi germany and imperial japan win world war ii. But yes, usa has the largest nuclear force and we will use it if necessary. The united states of america vs the british empire both in 1900. European union vs the united states eu vs usa 2017 who. Britains crucial role in the american civil war kindle edition by foreman, amanda. America would win hands down but say if it was just using guns, who would win then. Captain america, winter soldier, falcon, scarlet witch, hawkeye, antman vs. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the.
How would win a war of military strength britain or the usa. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Won by the americans and damned by its contemporary critics as expansionist, it resulted in the u. Jul 02, 2016 analysis of hypothetical conventional war between france and united kingdom, happening in a political bubble. It had allies in this fightmost importantly great britain and the soviet union. Us and britain threatening world peace with arms race in space, bla. The americans hoped to capture the britishoccupied city and with it win support for the american. Great britain almost wins the war by kaylynn holley on prezi. War plan red first set out a description of canadas geography, military resources, and transportation and went on to evaluate a series of possible preemptive american campaigns to invade canada in several areas and occupy key ports and railways before british troops could provide reinforcement to the canadiansthe assumption being that britain would use canada. How the british won the american revolutionary war. Jul 04, 2014 what if america had lost the revolutionary war. Colonial america won the revolutionary war and that is why we have a country called the united states of america today. British propaganda and the state in the first world war.
Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the united. If the uk has declared war though id assume they would be prepared as there wouldnt be any strategic value in declaring war with no vital supplies or points held, especially if its an unprovoked war. Mostly the fact that britain was fighting several other countries at the same time. The revolutionary war is also known as the american revolution and the american war of independence. Book the war of 1812 in british north america, searching. Why did the declaration of independence increase americans motivation to fight and win the war. The british did not want the french to have any food from abroad, and, hoping to starve them, said that no vessels should be allowed to enter french ports. The east coast and midwest of the united states are occupied by germany and the west coast by japan.
Russia and china vs britain and america who would win a. European union and the united states somehow occurred, who would win and why. The war of 1812 between britain and america was very directly related to the napoleonic wars in europe which included the french invasion of russia. France played a vital role in aiding the colonists, but accrued great debt in doing so, partly. I would suggest that in an allout war, there wouldnt be anybody left even outside europe and the us to win.
American prisoners held on board ship by the british during the american revolutionary war for the british establishment and people, the american revolutionary war was a humiliating disgrace. The scenario for victory can be for the yanks to capture the uk and make her majestys government surrender and vice versa for the brits to capture the usa and make the white house surrender. Learn more about the battle of britain in this article. America were going to explore some the differing vocabulary either side of the pond and attempt to reach an impartial decision as to which word is best. Astore in 1992 i had the pleasure of meeting major general julian thompson at a colloquium at oxford. War book reveals how britain planned to cope with nuclear. Opinion how to win a war on drugs the new york times. Hypothetically, who would win in a war between the united.
Europe, where several countries has nuclear weapons. The starspangled war confirmed independence for the united states. The south and west wanted land, the north wanted peace and trade. Such a strategy was already underway in britain, when the usa entered the war in december 1941. While the war of 1812 is well documented, the stories of our ancestors are often left to speculation. May 15, 2016 the secret war spies, cyphers and guerrillas 19391945 by max hastings illustrated.
If france ever tried to attack britain directly they would be soundly defeated. Without chiles help, we would have lost the falklands. The british view the war of 1812 quite differently than americans do the starspangled war confirmed independence for the united states. The one country that id never want to go to war with is britain. But without the united states, the war against axis fascism would have been lost. The inherent unpredictability of war was one such lesson. Battle of britain, during world war ii, the successful defense of great britain against unremitting and destructive air raids conducted by the german air force from july through september 1940, after the fall of france. Who do you think would win in a fight between the british army and the. Itd be like having to raise hands with your loving old. Why america was indispensable to the allies winning world. Britain, would say, this land belongs to the true americans, the english blah blah blah.
Id give german victory a bit more of a chance but it would depend on the speed of operations. Is the military of the uk as strong and powerful as the eu military. A comparison of the uk and irans military strength shows britain falling. The secret war, by max hastings the new york times. Even if britain has a better army, there arent enough people in britain s army to take over all of america. So it seems in a grinding battle constant battle america would win. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. I know how top class britains military is and have brilliant training and tactics so if it was just guns who would win it. Iron man, black widow, black panther, war machine, vision.
European union vs the united states eu vs usa 2017 who would win army military comparison the infographics show. Apr 03, 2012 in that dark hour america saw its chance to challenge british dominance. But even this note could not be sustained, and by the end of the century, the historian. Jan 31, 20 so we have the usa, with its nuclear weapons, vs. Their navies will fight for superiority over the channel, but playing defensively i think britain can maintain the ability to deploy its aircraft and warships in the channel. We britain would put up a huge fight and america would lose a lot of men etc. Who would win a conventional war between us and uk. Was there anything in common between the war of 1812 between. In the book by patrick buchanan called churchill, hitler and the unnecessary war p. Also featuring analysis of their armed forces of 2016.
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