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To: Travis McGee

I sincerely doubt it would take the Royal Navy to defeat whatever the Argentines could muster to throw at the Faulklands.

I’m sure the Argentine navy ain’t what it was in ‘83 either—and could easily be dispatched by a couple cruise missiles....


15 posted on 02/02/2009 7:04:13 PM PST by AnalogReigns
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To: AnalogReigns

The RN has lost its ability to project power in a meaningful way. Sure, Argentina might also be weaker, but other threats will emerge, and Britain will be forced to kowtow or turn tail.


19 posted on 02/02/2009 7:09:32 PM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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