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Skybird · 02-27-12, 05:51 PM

I got the impression that the British argument is that the Argentinians find it hard these days to even reach the island in strength, with an unsuspected airdrop on the airfield being their only option. Said airfield also is the British main supply gate now, and reinforcement gate. I think they know how to defend it, therefore. Back then, main supply was via ships.

Just 4 fighters nevertheless looks thin to me. Maintenance breakdowns, repairs, wear-and tear, the lucky hit for the enemy, accidents during refuiling... 4 can very fast falling down to 3 or 2 or 1.

Brazil will not throw its military weight into any war, i think. Its not good when two nuclear powers start shooting at each other, and the business ties to Europe and the Yanks are precious. Venezuela is far away.

I think chances for an Argentinian attack are very very very slim anyway.

02-27-12, 05:51 PM	#11
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,646 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I got the impression that the British argument is that the Argentinians find it hard these days to even reach the island in strength, with an unsuspected airdrop on the airfield being their only option. Said airfield also is the British main supply gate now, and reinforcement gate. I think they know how to defend it, therefore. Back then, main supply was via ships. Just 4 fighters nevertheless looks thin to me. Maintenance breakdowns, repairs, wear-and tear, the lucky hit for the enemy, accidents during refuiling... 4 can very fast falling down to 3 or 2 or 1. Brazil will not throw its military weight into any war, i think. Its not good when two nuclear powers start shooting at each other, and the business ties to Europe and the Yanks are precious. Venezuela is far away. I think chances for an Argentinian attack are very very very slim anyway. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.