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Plutarch wrote: With 132,000 soldiers in the French Army, you’d think that a considerable number, say 5-10,000, could have participated in Afghanistan or Iraq to considerable effect, especially if other Old Europe countries also chipped in.

Actually, except for the Brits, no European army can operate with our forces because they simply can't match our operational tempo.

They would be a liability, not an asset, in any military operation we mounted.

[Plutarch]

Actually, except for the Brits, no European army can operate with our forces because they simply can't match our operational tempo.

Makes sense. No doubt true. However, how do we know this? Croatia?