Chinas current leader, xi jinping, alludes to the era in his call for a china dream of national rejuvenation. The one country that id never want to go to war with is britain. On july 16, 1940, hitler issued a directive ordering the preparation and, if necessary, the execution of a plan for the invasion of great britain. Global influence who has more influence over the world. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading who would win battle royale. A brief overview of the war of 1812 american battlefield. Britain and france waged a second opium war against china from 1856 to 1860. How america planned to destroy britain in 1930 with bombing.
How britain went to war with china over opium the new york. Oct 17, 2008 america, would probably fabricate a claim such as, england has been blah blah blah. However if it was to be a war it would most probably be a nuclear war, in which case nobody. The british army during the american revolutionary war served for eight years in campaigns fought around the globe. Spain cedes spanish florida to the united states in the adamsonis treaty of 1819. Depending on who you ask, the case could be made for both a british and an american victory in the war of 1812. Itd be like having to raise hands with your loving old. But rovner points out the dilemma at the heart of u. The mexicanamerican war was a conflict between the united states and mexico, fought from april 1846 to february 1848. If the colonists had lost the war, there probably wouldnt be a united states of america, period. Who would win a conventional war between us and uk. The us failed to win a war in vietnam despite the great divide in technology and funds available. See more ideas about tumblr funny, funny pictures and the funny.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jul 25, 2019 if a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. Americans and british face off in war of 1812 history. In the first world war, america didnt even know which side to fight on until the last 14 months of the war, when it joined the u. The seven years war, fought in europe, india and the west indies, left britain with considerable debt. Harry turtledove, in the presence of mine enemies 2003, in which the u. The east coast and midwest of the united states are occupied by germany and the west coast by japan. He died in the pivotal battle of the saintes in 1782 jonathan r. If anything, ww2 delayed the break up of the empire. So germany, france, eastern european nations get invaded with britain, italy and spain signing a peace treaty to cede those territories after a stalemate in fighting. So do you guys think britain would have won the second world war if the u. The book continues to the end of 1941 with a second volume to follow covering the remainder of the war. The only countries that have never lost a war duration.
Who would win in a hypothetical war between russia and the. The war of 1812 is one of the least studied wars in american history. Won by the americans and damned by its contemporary critics as expansionist, it resulted in the u. Who would win in a war between great britain and the. Britain stomps the brisish empire if it focused its war effort in america wouldve won war of independence with ease it just wasnt worth the hassle and wouldve. United kingdom vs european union uk vs eu 2017 who would. Dull, the french navy and american independence princeton, nj.
After much contempt of their laws, taxes and morals, the thirteen colonial states joined and gained independence from britain, with the help of many of britains rivals. The united states forcibly relocates seminole in northern florida to a reservation in the center of the peninsula in the treaty of moultrie creek of 1823. How america planned for an attack on britain in 1930 with bombing raids and chemical weapons. The united states sought neutrality in the war, having just experienced its own brush with imperialism that included the spanishamerican war in 1898, of which great britain approved, and the disastrous filipino insurrection that soured americans on further foreign entanglements. Britain, would say, this land belongs to the true americans, the english blah blah blah. Generally the consensus is it would be pretty equal. How the british won the american revolutionary war journal. At a similar time the uk managed to successfully force the argentinans out of the falklands despite being,000 miles away. Britain builtt ships for both the north snd south to fight the blocade created by the north or escape it. Both he and i find these battle books interesting and informative. Emerging world power feared british reaction to its ambitions. Detail of 1781 portrait of king george iii by thomas gainsborough.
Firstly let me say this, we love and respect the hell out of our boys across the pond. The american revolutionary war 17751783, also known as the american war of independence, was fought primarily between the kingdom of great britain and her thirteen colonies in america, resulting in the overthrow of british rule in the colonies and the establishment of the united states of america. In castles of steel we have a full account of britain and germanys great war at sea. Even after the war of independence and the war of 1812, there remained many commercial, social and cultural ties between britain and the united state. A painting showing a us ship capturing a british ship in the war of 1812. For a list of wars that have been fought on the united kingdom mainland, see the list of wars in great britain.
If a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. It wouldnt come down to the uk vs anyone, purely because the uk wouldnt win or scrap through by a finger nail. The problem is that china has spent at least the past 20 years, partly informed by observations of how the u. A ministry of food was created to help with the homefront food situation. When it comes to terms of troop numbers the french top us having a larger army. The royal navy could man its ships with volunteers in peacetime, but it competed. Who would win in a war between france, germany and the uk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book is expansive with 1937 to 1941 strategic, political, economic, military, cultural and social commentary covered in equal measure. Spanishamerican war 1898, conflict between the united states and spain that ended spanish colonial rule in the americas and resulted in u. The french and indian war took place between 1754 and 1763 and is also known as the seven years war. Russia vs united states usa who would win military. There is ample proof that the british authorities did all in their power to hold or win the allegiance of the indians.
This is what will happen if a nuclear missile is launched. Clearly no picnic, as thompsons book on the campaign is titled, the falklands still have much to teach us about military accountability and war. In britain, during the first world war, 1914 to 1918, queues for food had become dangerously long. Iran military strength revealed as tensions with the uk soar. Well idk what the grounds are exactly about how the war starts but if it started right now the germans would need a good 23 years to get a nice solid army recruited and trained, either by then. War who would win in a fight if the british commonwealth and america went to war, no nukes. The british government considered the american colonies should contribute to the reduction of that debt and many of the measures that brought about the revolutionary war were to that end. If we were the ones declaring war, then we could set it up in such a way that we sabotage their stuff tonight, and get a plan ready to kill as many as possible come morning. 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. In 2017, who has a stronger military, the european union eu or the united states usa.
The united states sought neutrality in the war, having just experienced its own brush with imperialism that included the spanishamerican war in 1898, of which great britain approved, and the disastrous filipino insurrection that soured americans on further foreign. In january 1943 the two states finally decided to pool their very large bomber forces in a combined. Okay the usa is technically poorer than britain because your in debt by around 17 trillion whilst you guys have a gdp of around 15. It covers every major naval battle from heligoland bight, the first victory, the defeat at coronel, success at the battle of the falkland islands, the battle of the dogger bank, and ultimately jutland in 1916. Mar 07, 2017 european union eu vs russia 2017 who would win army military comparison duration.
After the united kingdom voted to brexit from the european union, we wondered who would win if the two went to battle. Dick, the man in the high castle 1962, in which nazi germany and imperial japan win world war ii. We have more active military personel, 200 more aircraft, three times the number of attack helicopters, fighter aircraft seems kinda similar given the different categories, similar numbers of tanks, but we stomp them from a naval point of view. 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. Why did britain lose the american war of independence. With france conquered, hitler could now turn his forces on germanys sole remaining enemy.
Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the. We would suffer some serious losses, but we would still win each time. April 1943 united states office of war information, overseas picture division. The war often known in europe as the seven years war was known in north america as the french and indian war. Arguably britain would have been better off if an accommodation with germany could have been reached. Im not sure if the eu could pull it off without america. That would be the equivalent of a modern war claiming more than 3 million u. American revolutionary war 17751783 war of 1812 18121815 this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title britishamerican war. Theres actually been a common question going around the internet for years about who would win between the us vs the rest of the world. Despite brexit tensions there is no doubt that france, germany and the rest of europe would be united against the usa. If it tries to win quickly, it might trigger nuclear war. We britain would put up a huge fight and america would lose a lot of men etc.
World war i erupted in august 1914, the result of longstanding european imperial grievances and arms races. Following the french and indian war, a substantial. The impressment of crewmen on american merchant ships, who may well have been deserters from the rn and the blockade on american trade routes to france were all caused by the napoleonic wars, when the war of the sixth coalition ended with the defeat and abdication of bonaparte, in april 1814, the british no longer needed to. With the british navy impressing american sailors, and the british government aiding native american tribes in their attacks on american citizens on the. Notable militarised interstate disputes are included. Historians in britain often see it as a minor theatre of the napoleonic wars, while historians in the united states and canada see it as a war in its own right. America s recent extended wars, by way of contrast, have largely lacked clear or achievable objectives. European union vs the united states eu vs usa 2017 youtube. Feb 17, 2011 such a strategy was already underway in britain, when the usa entered the war in december 1941.
Shortly after gaining its independence, the united states goes to war with england over its seizure of u. 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. Jul 03, 2018 britain and france waged a second opium war against china from 1856 to 1860. List of wars involving the united kingdom wikipedia. War who would win in a fight if the british commonwealth and america went. Hypothetically, who would win in a war between the united. Defeat at the siege of yorktown to a combined francous force ultimately led to the loss of the thirteen colonies in eastern north america, and the concluding treaty of paris deprived britain of many of the gains achieved in the seven years war. The american revolutionary war 17751783, also known as the american war of independence, was fought primarily between the kingdom of great britain and her thirteen colonies in america, resulting in the overthrow of british rule in the colonies and the establishment of the united states of america after 1765, growing political differences concerning mounting taxes without colonial.
Whilst the usa have by far the most powerful military, they have a terrible habit of assuming force is everything, and relying far too much on numbers firepower. A british victory in the revolution probably would have prevented the colonists from settling into what is. Today we will compare the navies, ground forces, tanks, air. The war of 1812 was fought between the united states and the united kingdom. 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. How the british won the american revolutionary war. Of course, the americans won their freedom from british rule. Who would win battle royale kindle edition by pallotta, jerry. However, what started in 1775, as an american rebellion against british rule in the thirteen colonies evolved into a farreaching global war among worlds most powerful nations. The war of 1812 was a conflict fought between the united states and the united kingdom, with. How britain went to war with china over opium the new. Who won the war of 1812 between the usa and britain. Uk wins this with reasonable ease at least as far as modern militaries fighting each other can go.
As the historian david mccullough noted in his book 1776, the americans suffered terrible losses about 25,000 casualties, or roughly one percent of the colonial population. How does the us military and army compare to that of the whole world. How america planned to destroy britain in 1930 with. Who would win battle royale by jerry pallotta, rob bolster. A war between modern day france and modern day ukengland. A thoroughly a hefty tome, but fast moving and very well written. Could america win a war against russia and china at the.
Nine reasons why the allies won the battle of britain. Sometimes referred to as the second war of independence, the war of 1812 was the first large scale test of the american republic on the world stage. The most recent war, america s engagement in afghanistan and iraq following the 2001 attack on the world trade center, is the most protracted war in. The two nations were also often competitors, suspicious of one another, particularly with regard to the british northern provinces and in relation to central and southern america. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the.
List of wars involving the united states wikipedia. The war, tiny by todays standards, ended when metacom the pokunoket chief called king philip by the english, was beheaded. So it seems in a grinding battle constant battle america would win. Apr 18, 2018 depending on who you ask, the case could be made for both a british and an american victory in the war of 1812.
Oct 17, 2019 world war i erupted in august 1914, the result of longstanding european imperial grievances and arms races. Dec 26, 2009 we britain would put up a huge fight and america would lose a lot of men etc. In world war ii, for the first time, the united states had to fight a war on two fronts. Although great britain won this war with massive gains in land in north america, it also cost them dearly as it led to more conflict. 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. Who would win in a hypothetical war between russia and the eu. However, the view at the time was that, even if that were the case, a case that was put at the time, britain could not allow germany to continue with its aggression. If it tries to reduce the risk of escalation, it may end up in an. The war of 1812 was a conflict fought between the united states and the united kingdom, with their respective allies, from june 1812 to february 1815. Reviewed in the united states on december 22, 2018. Timeline of american involvement in wars thoughtco.
It would be much like the map at the end of ww2 only russia gains france and all of germany instead of just the east. This conflict formed part of a larger struggle between france and great britain to expand their empires. 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. Now a war between the usa and britain is unlikely but i know that neither would win come on they will both nuke eachother to. Apr 15, 2010 also when i was reading about the gulf war i found out that sadam husain was using nuclear weapons and chemical weapons on other middle eastern coutries and america got tons of support to take sadam husain down with these coutries joined after the attacks saudi arabia, britain,romania,isralel and about 20 more coutries. Assuming its a more practical war then britain will probably go on the defensive. Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the united. K and there was a strong lobby to join forces with germany in its war against us. Highgrade japanese naval codes since the 1920s had relied on code books and superencipherment to protect their communications, and the u.
Overall it would be total no victor, even without nuclear weapons. For the us it was a complete reversal on all fronts. This is a list of wars involving the united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland and its predecessor states the kingdom of great britain, kingdom of england, kingdom of scotland and generally the british isles. Though the central strategic principle governing allocation of resources to the two fronts provided for concentrating first on the defeat of the european axis, on the american side this principle was liberally interpreted, permitting conduct of an offensive.