Britain vs america war who would win book

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. Of course, the americans won their freedom from british rule. Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the united. 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. 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. 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.

There is ample proof that the british authorities did all in their power to hold or win the allegiance of the indians. 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. Highgrade japanese naval codes since the 1920s had relied on code books and superencipherment to protect their communications, and the u. Hypothetically, who would win in a war between the united. 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. If the colonists had lost the war, there probably wouldnt be a united states of america, period. The french and indian war took place between 1754 and 1763 and is also known as the seven years war. Won by the americans and damned by its contemporary critics as expansionist, it resulted in the u. Both he and i find these battle books interesting and informative. 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.

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. How britain went to war with china over opium the new. It involved several countries, with france and britain. 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.

Today we will compare the navies, ground forces, tanks, air. 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. Who won the war of 1812 between the usa and britain. Jul 03, 2018 britain and france waged a second opium war against china from 1856 to 1860. This conflict formed part of a larger struggle between france and great britain to expand their empires. How the british won the american revolutionary war. In britain, during the first world war, 1914 to 1918, queues for food had become dangerously long. 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. 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. Detail of 1781 portrait of king george iii by thomas gainsborough. How america planned for an attack on britain in 1930 with bombing raids and chemical weapons. 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. Im not sure if the eu could pull it off without america.

The war, tiny by todays standards, ended when metacom the pokunoket chief called king philip by the english, was beheaded. 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. Great britain, which was protected from the formidable german army by the waters of the english channel. The only countries that have never lost a war duration. Global influence who has more influence over the world. Iran military strength revealed as tensions with the uk soar. Emerging world power feared british reaction to its ambitions. However if it was to be a war it would most probably be a nuclear war, in which case nobody.

A ministry of food was created to help with the homefront food situation. Could america win a war against russia and china at the. It deals with the relationship between britain and america during the american civil war between1 18615 many britons went to fight on both sides causing major rifts between the two countries that nearly nearly led to war. See more ideas about tumblr funny, funny pictures and the funny. The royal navy could man its ships with volunteers in peacetime, but it competed. The war often known in europe as the seven years war was known in north america as the french and indian war. The problem is that china has spent at least the past 20 years, partly informed by observations of how the u. A war between modern day france and modern day ukengland. A british victory in the revolution probably would have prevented the colonists from settling into what is. The us failed to win a war in vietnam despite the great divide in technology and funds available.

Who would win in a war between great britain and the. But rovner points out the dilemma at the heart of u. The war of 1812 was fought between the united states and the united kingdom. European union vs the united states eu vs usa 2017 youtube. Generally the consensus is it would be pretty equal. How america planned to destroy britain in 1930 with. 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. Reviewed in the united states on december 22, 2018. Following the french and indian war, a substantial.

The british army during the american revolutionary war served for eight years in campaigns fought around the globe. 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 kingdom wikipedia. 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. After the united kingdom voted to brexit from the european union, we wondered who would win if the two went to battle. With france conquered, hitler could now turn his forces on germanys sole remaining enemy. Who would win a conventional war between us and uk. War who would win in a fight if the british commonwealth and america went. Dec 26, 2009 we britain would put up a huge fight and america would lose a lot of men etc. We would suffer some serious losses, but we would still win each time.

War who would win in a fight if the british commonwealth and america went to war, no nukes. How america planned to destroy britain in 1930 with bombing. With the british navy impressing american sailors, and the british government aiding native american tribes in their attacks on american citizens on the. Who would win battle royale kindle edition by pallotta, jerry.

For a list of wars that have been fought on the united kingdom mainland, see the list of wars in great britain. America s recent extended wars, by way of contrast, have largely lacked clear or achievable objectives. Uk wins this with reasonable ease at least as far as modern militaries fighting each other can go. Who would win in a hypothetical war between russia and the eu. A brief overview of the war of 1812 american battlefield.

Who would win in a war between united kingdom and the. If it tries to win quickly, it might trigger nuclear war. Timeline of american involvement in wars thoughtco. 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. If a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. 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. 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. Feb 17, 2011 such a strategy was already underway in britain, when the usa entered the war in december 1941. 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.

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. April 1943 united states office of war information, overseas picture division. 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. United kingdom vs european union uk vs eu 2017 who would. Why did britain lose the american war of independence. So it seems in a grinding battle constant battle america would win. 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.

In world war ii, for the first time, the united states had to fight a war on two fronts. So do you guys think britain would have won the second world war if the u. 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. Harry turtledove, in the presence of mine enemies 2003, in which the u. Who would win in a hypothetical war between russia and the. Depending on who you ask, the case could be made for both a british and an american victory in the war of 1812. Notable militarised interstate disputes are included. Nine reasons why the allies won the battle of britain. The american war of independence 17751783 was a successful rebellion against the british government.

For the us it was a complete reversal on all fronts. He died in the pivotal battle of the saintes in 1782 jonathan r. 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. Mar 07, 2017 european union eu vs russia 2017 who would win army military comparison duration.

Firstly let me say this, we love and respect the hell out of our boys across the pond. Americans and british face off in war of 1812 history. 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. This is what will happen if a nuclear missile is launched. Britain, would say, this land belongs to the true americans, the english blah blah blah. 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. List of wars involving the united states wikipedia. Russia vs united states usa who would win military. Spanishamerican war 1898, conflict between the united states and spain that ended spanish colonial rule in the americas and resulted in u. 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.

Arguably britain would have been better off if an accommodation with germany could have been reached. At a similar time the uk managed to successfully force the argentinans out of the falklands despite being,000 miles away. Who would win battle royale by jerry pallotta, rob bolster. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The seven years war, fought in europe, india and the west indies, left britain with considerable debt. 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.

A painting showing a us ship capturing a british ship in the war of 1812. 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. Overall it would be total no victor, even without nuclear weapons. How britain went to war with china over opium the new york. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading who would win battle royale. A thoroughly a hefty tome, but fast moving and very well written. 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. Dick, the man in the high castle 1962, in which nazi germany and imperial japan win world war ii. This is the second time weve done this and i love giving readers a chance to read explore my books. Oct 17, 2008 america, would probably fabricate a claim such as, england has been blah blah blah. Shortly after gaining its independence, the united states goes to war with england over its seizure of u. The book is expansive with 1937 to 1941 strategic, political, economic, military, cultural and social commentary covered in equal measure.

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. In castles of steel we have a full account of britain and germanys great war at sea. Despite brexit tensions there is no doubt that france, germany and the rest of europe would be united against the usa. Spain cedes spanish florida to the united states in the adamsonis treaty of 1819. The east coast and midwest of the united states are occupied by germany and the west coast by japan. When it comes to terms of troop numbers the french top us having a larger army. We britain would put up a huge fight and america would lose a lot of men etc.

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. Oct 17, 2019 world war i erupted in august 1914, the result of longstanding european imperial grievances and arms races. 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. Dull, the french navy and american independence princeton, nj.

Britain and france waged a second opium war against china from 1856 to 1860. The book continues to the end of 1941 with a second volume to follow covering the remainder of the war. 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. Itd be like having to raise hands with your loving old.

Chinas current leader, xi jinping, alludes to the era in his call for a china dream of national rejuvenation. In january 1943 the two states finally decided to pool their very large bomber forces in a combined. 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. How the british won the american revolutionary war journal. If it tries to reduce the risk of escalation, it may end up in an. How does the us military and army compare to that of the whole world. 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. 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. Who would win in a war between france, germany and the uk.

That would be the equivalent of a modern war claiming more than 3 million u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. American revolutionary war 17751783 war of 1812 18121815 this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title britishamerican war. 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.

Assuming its a more practical war then britain will probably go on the defensive. The one country that id never want to go to war with is britain. 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. If anything, ww2 delayed the break up of the empire. The mexicanamerican war was a conflict between the united states and mexico, fought from april 1846 to february 1848. In 2017, who has a stronger military, the european union eu or the united states usa. The war of 1812 is one of the least studied wars in american history. Clearly no picnic, as thompsons book on the campaign is titled, the falklands still have much to teach us about military accountability and war. K and there was a strong lobby to join forces with germany in its war against us. The war of 1812 was a conflict fought between the united states and the united kingdom, with.