Falklands 1982 vs 2012

CaptainHaplo · 02-27-12, 10:32 PM

Argentina would be idiotic to try and take the Falklands. England doesn't need a carrier to "retake" the island (assuming it would be lost). Rest assured, the Brits love the TLAM, and they have the ability to put forces ashore from Trafalger/Astute class subs. The use of same would also devestate the Argentinian navy if it tried to blockade the island.

Other countries getting involved? Not likely. Risking a full on firefight with a NATO member in what would amount to the "backyard" of the US would be risking an awful lot on the cowardice of the US President. While 2 years ago it might have been possible, doing so in an election year where foreign policy is a major issue would just embolden the current president to act to shore up his image.

TLAM Strike · 02-27-12, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Rest assured, the Brits love the TLAM...

And I love them.

After all they gave me Dr. Who and Red Dwarf.

02-27-12, 10:32 PM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,405 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Argentina would be idiotic to try and take the Falklands. England doesn't need a carrier to "retake" the island (assuming it would be lost). Rest assured, the Brits love the TLAM, and they have the ability to put forces ashore from Trafalger/Astute class subs. The use of same would also devestate the Argentinian navy if it tried to blockade the island. Other countries getting involved? Not likely. Risking a full on firefight with a NATO member in what would amount to the "backyard" of the US would be risking an awful lot on the cowardice of the US President. While 2 years ago it might have been possible, doing so in an election year where foreign policy is a major issue would just embolden the current president to act to shore up his image. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

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