Modern vs Old navy

Gargamel · 01-10-17, 11:17 AM

I keep reading references to how small our (US) Navy has shrunk. We had X number ships during WWI, and now look at how few we have! We've slacked off! We must build back up to those levels!

To me this is an apples/oranges type comparison. The two navies are completely different in capabilities. I'd wager that a handful of modern warships would be able to completely destroy that WWI navy, without getting a scratch. One would be able to do it if it didn't have to worry about running out of ammo.

To me, it's a matter of meeting current needs, not having X number of ships.

/rant

discuss/

EDIT: Missed the other similar thread, sorry.

01-10-17, 11:17 AM	#1
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Modern vs Old navy I keep reading references to how small our (US) Navy has shrunk. We had X number ships during WWI, and now look at how few we have! We've slacked off! We must build back up to those levels! To me this is an apples/oranges type comparison. The two navies are completely different in capabilities. I'd wager that a handful of modern warships would be able to completely destroy that WWI navy, without getting a scratch. One would be able to do it if it didn't have to worry about running out of ammo. To me, it's a matter of meeting current needs, not having X number of ships. /rant discuss/ EDIT: Missed the other similar thread, sorry. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.