It helps that the UK hasn't messed with any of our boats and that the country is buying 40% of its food supply from elsewhere, most of which comes from the United States.
We trained together so much they're basically an extension of us and vice versa. They're our number one Ally for a reason. We've shared blood together.
@jingo2023 given how if we invaded and made them a part of the US they would be more content as they would have an actual constitution with free speech.
@@notmyemail506 they indeed do not. One girl even got a criminal charge for reposting snoop dog lyrics. I will let you guess what word was said by snoop.
Considering how long the British held out against Germany in WWI and WWII, I have no doubt they'd put up a good fight. Good thing we'll never have to test that out. Prefer to have those scrappy lads at our side.
You fools the Russians entered the fray,the Germans sent their crack troops to deal with the Russians at there back,you realize you left the Russians to do your dirty work as you could not
Yes they would put up a good not taking that from them, but a big reason why the Germans failed is because their navy was considerably weaker then the British in this situation the British navy would be the one at a huge disadvantage.
The short answer is yes! However if it came down to defending the UK from a real serious threat….no problem we have your back! So Abrams tanks with Challengers, Us Carriers with the British navy, Us airborne troops and Us Marines with British Airborne troops and Royal Marines. Then comes the Us Air force and the F-22, F35, F15EX, F16s A10C, with heavy lift command and the Us Navy and Marine Air wings. Bombers, Drones, satellites, and supplies for Us and British troops. Artillery and air defenses would also be introduced! The only thing missing are playing cards and music.
Yes but nah 😄 Come on, UK and USA are family after all! USA was UK’s young disobedient child 😁❤ My granny used to say “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should” 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
It's true. We're a country of well-armed brats with great food and diverse colors. The only reason to attack the UK is if they take Gordan Ramsay hostage or something. We have our paw on him and called dibs.
First off, I was on Los Angeles Class submarine and the 80's tech is misleading. My sub was upgraded and was the pinnacle of modern tech in the early 2000's. We were the test platform for a lot of communication items. I mastered it and was commended for using the (at the time) current battle space communications and had to be debriefed and then show officers how capable our submarine was. Edit: LA class subs also got huge upgrades to SONAR and Fire Control. The subs may be old, but the technology on them is not.
The US would not invade the UK. For the sake of argument though, let's say we did. I think the UK could win or at least bring it to an end in a draw very quickly as long as they are not the aggressors. The one thing about the USA is our will to fight. History shows when we are attacked first and are defending ourselves our will to fight goes to a whole new level, the god level, it's just in our DNA and there is not a nation on earth that has or would survive that scenario. No joke. However, when we are the aggressors, just fighting for resources or whatever, we tend to lose the will to fight very quickly. If for some stupid reason we invaded the UK all they would need to do is to outlast our will to fight them. Our citizens and our military personal would be questioning the invasion from the start.
“The UK’s best chance would be soldier v soldier.” Which is why the US doesn’t play Soldier v Soldier. We play Soldier v Artillery Shells, Cruise Missiles, Precision Aerial Bombardment, and Combined Arms.
@@justinklinck6575 UK would make it costly. Some of the best trained units in the world, albeit lacking gear in comparison and without the numbers. Thank goodness they are our allies.
No. This wouldn't happen at all. No forced takeover of our parent country. There have been jokes about making the UK a state, though 😂. Peacefully and willingly, of course. 😉
I'm American, don't take the trash talk personally.. its american culture to show we like you when we pick on you XD. We love our british friends, we will just give you hell for the fun of it ;)
It would be like raiding your own parents' house - we would never do it. A more interesting scenario, IMO, would be: Could the 5 eyes countries conquer the rest of the entire world? I suspect the answer would still be Yes
Assuming that the US doesn't need to occupy the world and its population has infinite willpower to make it happen and nukes aren't used, the United States could defeat every other country in the world combined.
I don't think the UK would attempt a land invasion on the US for the same reason Japan didn't during WWII. They said in America there is a gun behind every blade of grass. The sheer number of armed citizens, many of them former military, is staggering.
In the unlikely event that any part of the United States ever comes under control of an invading force, anyone who has to fight the resulting U.S. insurgencies is just boned.
@@enriqueromero1980 bro we may very well NEED that with the way people are back in my day people didnt hate you for voting forthe other side AND IM NOT EVEN 30
Another thing to consider for ANY country invading the US is the fact that the citizens themselves possess more weapons than most countries armed forces. And a huge amount of combat veterans because of over 20 years lately of wars from 2001-2022. And another 10 years beyond that in the early 90s.
@sfgiantswschamps22 yes but most of our guns are not automatic, and we are not allowed to have armor piercing ammo in most states. We won't do much against tanks, drones, and missiles.
US Marine vet with family in the UK here. I would legitimately be more afraid as a US service member to fight the British people from 30 or 40 years ago then I would be to fight them now even if I still have the technology of today facing y’all from 30 to 40 years ago. The fighting spirit of the British people just isn’t what it used to be, it truly saddens me. That being said, we would actually have an easier time fighting the UK, then we would Russia. I believe this, for the combination of two reasons. The British forces would be severely bottlenecked between Britain and Ireland. additionally, Russia could use the only tactic that tends to work on us. Raw numbers. They could try to make up with numbers for what they lack in equipment. The UK military is both lacking in equipment and numbers. I will give props where it’s due though. The fighting spirit of the actual military of the UK still maintains, it just wouldn’t be enough to make it difficult.
Unless I miss my guess we already have enough facilities and weaponry stationed in Europe to accomplish the task. I'm just glad we're on the same side. Still, a couple of aircraft carriers, stocked to the gills, could easily accomplish the task.
Of course they could. Britain has the expertise although tiny in number, but the USA have a near infinite budget and masses and masses of bodies to thrown in.
There is a bright side to all of this.... you'd no longer have to drink so much tea (Hail Coffee!),more McDonalds on UK soil brings a better price point and we would get easier access to much better beer! All kidding aside, we're family and I wouldn't want to fight against my cousins in the UK (both literally and figuratively)
@@thatpunkcatte But is it normal for you to have a McDonalds across the street from another McDonalds? Because we can also make that happen quite easily (with McDonalds and Starbucks) 😆
Not in the battle of Britain. Where the Raf was extremely outnumbered, and had to use every single asset. Our navy also, outnumbered, took on the German Navy. Although, the German navy were able to stop supplies coming into the UK by sinking ships, they still didn't stop our navy. I'm not arguing that American didn't help (well you couldnt because the germans sunk our supplies), but we did win our own battles without yours or theirs help.
"US may have helped a wee bit defending the UK from the Germans in WWII." Yeah, "The United States provided over $31 billion in aid to the United Kingdom, which was about 17% of the total war expenditures of the U.S.." Churchill and Stalin begged for help. We gave the USSR $11.3 billion ($180 billion today).
@@METREPOLITIANTwo Words: Lend Lease. Your “assets” were our assets bought and paid for by the British Government in exchange for gold, territory rights, and guaranteed loans.
Absolutely. If it were simply the US vs UK with the U.S. having the same allies as present, the U.S. could destroy the UK economically without a shot being fired and possibly vise versa.
@@CrispyOkra I don't think the UK could take down the US economically, you have to remember, unlike the UK, The US has it's own oil, and enough resources to feed it's people and military. U.S.A is one of the few countries in the world that is capable of being 100% self sufficient when it has to, the UK doesn't have that capability.
In the highly artificial setup of the scenario, it was specifically stated that no allies would be involved on either side of the conflict. For some reason, the popcorn concessions for just watching the fight were through the roof! I think the timeframe the video proposed was highly inflated, because the US would have started trying to take and consolidate Northern Ireland nearly immediately, for the purpose of having much closer troop basing and logistical support. At which point, some of the closer range assets that were held out of engagement because they couldn't either base of naval vessels or engage in U.S.-based strike missions could start getting involved, such as AC-130 gunships and shorter-range transports such as the C-130. Cutting the UK off from North Sea oil assets would be part of the strategy, then securing a reasonable cargo-port to bring in land-war assets. With terminal guidance on medium-sized warheads, ICBMs or intermediate range missiles could be used to deliver conventional bombs early to take out British air bases and communications hubs. Depending on the lead-up time before the hostilities start, the shorter the war would be, but I'd estimate that cutting Britain off from all its islands (plus Ireland) would occur within 3 months, and within 6, the bulk of conventional warfare would be concluded, leaving the US occupying forces dealing with asymmetric warfare by British partisans and irregulars, with the guidance of experienced Royal troops. Definitely a functional victory within 1 year.
The thing is, the Coalition forces (mostly U.S. obviously) took over Iraq within a week. Twice. I'm pretty sure we can take London 1v1 with no other countries involved around that time, maybe 2 weeks tops really.
If they politicians would stay out of the way and let the military off its chain, no way that war would last 6 months. US military is a logistical juggernaut and that is what wins wars. That being said I served along side the RAF in Iraq and have nothing but respect for UK service members.
That’s not how it works … if you heard that , it means they’re coming there as friendlies who are trying to escape a storm. Never would they bring carriers to a shore. That defeats the whole purpose of a carrier and its defences
@@alfonsomacias1569 We'd be waiting for you with millions of kettles and tons of tea. It's a long journey over the Atlantic and you guys would need refreshment. Edit: the only weapons you'd need are umbrellas to defend against the never ending rain.
Well, their military budget is over 10 times ours! Just their marine corp has more troops than our army! Their navy not only has more ships/subs etc, but more aircraft than both our navy and air force. They have 5th generation aircraft, while we're still working on that. Their intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities far eclipse what we can do. The best we could do, would be make like vietnam and turn it into either a pyrrhic victory for them, or a humiliating withdrawal due to unacceptable losses. (two 3rd world countries have managed this since the 1960's...but ONLY because the US decided to have morals and not act like Genghis Khan, or some conquering muslim army)
Aside from the obvious numbers that pretty much assures the win. The assumption of "they're out gunned so they'll not bother or be mullered" seems simplistic. If we couldn't use it at home, we'd send it across the sea to fight there and disrupt that supply line and we'd get it there too. History teaches us the UK has always been outnumbered in wars but... We're sneaky blighters. We wouldn't simply sit idle and fight head on. The result remains the same though but sure wouldn't be as simple as this implies. Both sides have things they don't let each other know about I'm sure. Thankfully it's hypothetical and we'll just continue to be good friends laughing at everyone else instead.
Can confirm that the US in particular has things they wont share with their allies. The F-22 for example…there’s a reason we have an actual law that states that we cant sell that thing to anybody.
As much as I love the UK or the USB as the fat electrician likes to call y’all 😂 once the RAF and the Royal navy have been dealt with it’s game over not to mention the Irish and the Scottish would JOIN the US in the fight🤷♀️
I’ve said this before when the question arose during my two decades of military service in the US infantry. Realistically, the US Navy and Air Force could completely cut off the UK and, in the end, achieve victory. But I also wouldn’t want to be anywhere near that island or involved in the fighting. WWII showed the massive balls of steel British citizens have and, even though it would probably end up in a US victory, it would be more costly than the estimates of what it would take to capture Japan back in the day. Never underestimate a man protecting his home.
I think that the invasion plan here is highly unlikely as putting boost on the ground even with air superiority and a numerical advantage is an uphill battle that is super costly. I think a much more likely plan would be after the British air and naval forces are defeated just putting a homesteading Britain Britain imports 60% of food and over 80% of oil this would basically starve the british into submission plus there wouldn't be enough oil for the heat to be on in the winter especially if air strikes hit oil facility's over I think a blockade would be much easier.
We are not brutally honest with this data. Ever wonder why we lose all the war games? But in real engagements we dominate? Ask yourself do you really believe that we tell the world everything we have? Our actual numbers are significantly different than you think. We have stuff the world has never seen and knows nothing about. Come on dude. You were a Royal Marine. Is it tactically smart to let your enemies know your actual numbers and capabilities? You know the answer.
Logically 2 nuclear superpowers fighting will not go well and would likely end up with the world ending as a domino effect could happen within the tectonic plates and set the world on fire because 1 in 3 million 1 little boy nuke could destroy the whole earth and now we have nukes thousands of times more powerful in greater numbers so when I mean domino effect I don’t mean other country’s will fire there nukes I mean a shockwave to the earths core making the tectonic plates snap and everything could happen and it proven that there is a chance if nukes are launched
The uk is are family man! I honestly don’t think we would ever attack each other! We’ve always been allies! We can count on you and you can count on us! I’ve served with uk military! Never had any issues! We love the uk and can count on the uk to back us!
I'm glad we don't want England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as number 51,52 and 53 states. But that actually if done by merging without the warfare might be mutually beneficial on some level.
I think the Brits of today come very tough,stubborn, intelligent people. Just like us yankees.You guys took a pounding from the Nazis & NEVER GAVE UP! I'm glad we're alies.
No one in the history of the world has had the truest capability of conquering the planet and just, not doing that. I think they deserve more credit for that tbh.
idk. the uk knows how to defend itself. and not to mention uk does have its own military and the soldiers are wayy more highly trained, the royal marines still manage to defeat the US marines today in training.. so for the people saying yes.. actually think about it instead of thinking America Big = easy to conqeur. the uk is a small country and conquered 25% of the planet, the US lost to the taliban in 2021 - 2022, the last war the UK fought was in 1982 against argentina and the uk beat them.
Bully country attacks Britain: “You shouldn’t have done that mate”. Enemy: “Why”? Britain: “Because my cousin will make sure you won’t live to regret it”. America looming three feet taller than them: “I heard you were threatening my cousin’s freedom”. Bully country: “Oh shit”. *gets attacked by Eagle*
We don't hate England per say. I mean we live and work most of us have English relations and we protect the royal family. However if the Americans do come to Ireland, I don't want to know what percentage of Irish you are or do we know your grandparents from Donegal the o'sullivans. Just remember a lot of Irish are flag waivers. And yes I am Irish and I have lived and worked in both England and America.. and don't forget there is a memorandum of understanding between the US the UK and Ireland dating back to world war II
Legitimately the two places we Americans would least want to fight would be England and Ireland. Besides the military issues we're just so close that its pretty much unthinkable. I think third place would go to Japan but WW2 is still somewhat in the social consciousness so the idea might bother people just a bit less.
I mean, the biggest reason why we wouldn't ever do it is that it's expensive. But also it would cost a lot geopolitically too. The British-American alliance is just too valuable if you ask me. Also, I just enjoy how some of our modern day greatest allies were once bitter enemies, especially the U.K. and Japan. You can maybe throw Germany and Italy in there too, but I don't feel like they're as tight as the Brits, Canadians, and Australians, and perhaps Koreans and Japanese.
So ever since WW2 the American military has been for the most part substantially hindered in almost every war or military operation/conflict. We like a challenge. So a 1v10 fight is usually what occurs. Yet, in all honesty we could muster a 10v1 fight in a heartbeat.
I don't think there's really any question whether or not it could, just by the numbers it pretty much seems a virtual certainty. Although, it would be pretty foolish of someone to forget or overlook your country's resolve and fighting spirit. It's the real kind. How long it was able to hold out and stand on its own in WW2, with basically no help from anyone aside from the small fraction of supplies and equipment sent by the US that actually made it instead of ending up on the bottom of the Atlantic, it's legendary stuff. In any case, I don't think it ever will, but I truly hope it never comes to it. Personally, I like the thought that in the future, when people are being taught about history, and more specifically about alliances, ours will be taught as an example of the strongest.
You touched on my thoughts as well, Republic of Ireland may give America access earlier. I'm aware that these were unavailable in this scenario.. but I believe that would be the most likely outcome. Boudicca ! Yes mate !
I don't blame the UK for thinking that would put up a great fight against the US the current state of your military is abismal. In today conflict it about the equipment. That's how Ukraine has been able to keep the fight going against a vastly superior foe in Russia. Also, Russian incompetence. The US Navy could set up a naval blockade and literally cut off all trade between the UK and the rest of the world and starve it of of food, fuel and other essential supplies. The UK is not self suffiecient in any of theese vital areas. No other country could pull this off against the UK but I think the US could. What country would come to the defense of the UK and enter into this fight with the US??
Yeh all 300 of them ( US navy seals are 10000) In the cold war they where tasked with defending oil platforms in the north sea. In waR games they where given an estimated 19mins before getting wiped out . They would have to be conventional troops for this and would hit hard but just been stings to the size of USA
Absolutely. As long as everybody else in the world didn’t do anything in the meantime. The US doesn’t have to concentrate its power to do things, but if enough things are taking up their attention - like the British Empire not being able to give the revolution their full attention - it would be a lot harder.
I'm born and raised American, but with Irish/German heritage. I like how you bring up that Ireland would just let the US walk through...because they probably absolutely would, F the colonizers. Trash talk aside I'm glad we're allies.
First before I say anything, let me say I know the UK has some amazing soldiers. The Royal Marines are some of the Toughest S.O.B's on the planet. Also the UK seamanship is second to none. This is all about the numbers and what we have seen the US do in war before... Having said that. Could the US Beat the UK if it wanted to? Yes. It would only take like a week. We know where every piece of equipment is and where every soldier is stationed. And we have enough war materials to deal a massive and devastating first strike. The UK military might would be dusted before boots were even on the ground.
It's honestly a good thing the US and UK get along so well. Yes I believe the US would win but it would be such a tremendous loss of life on both sides
The term is "Mutually Assured Destruction" like you said they know everything about us and we know everything about them. If we actually "God forbid" got into a fight no side would come out clean and undamaged.
Just cuz we can, doesnt mean we would. The UK is the USs cranky posh old man, and while we dont always get along, we are family.
Yeah well they're threatening to arrest Americans for posting "hateful content". They're trying to become the 51st state
It helps that the UK hasn't messed with any of our boats and that the country is buying 40% of its food supply from elsewhere, most of which comes from the United States.
We are friends but not family.
@@aj897we are like a family we fought and bled together.
@@RAL0981 Family does not threaten to arrest each other for practicing free speech as the British PM has done.
We trained together so much they're basically an extension of us and vice versa. They're our number one Ally for a reason. We've shared blood together.
@@TheMeanmarine13 they're not our number one ally right now. Their stockpile is incredibly low.
'shared blood together' sounds like a vampire version of 'had a beer together'.
@@justinklinck6575 So when your friends are broke, they're not your friends?
@@justinklinck6575 the Uk has 0 ships capable of a modern day conflict nor do they have planes like the us. The Uk isn’t even in the top 10 militaries
Short answer - Yes
Long answer - Yes, if it wanted to.
They could conquer the land but not the people, it would be a nightmare.
@@jingo2023idk, I expect the Irish to do their own thing and I'm not so sure the Scots would not turn on yall for the fuck of it.
@jingo2023 given how if we invaded and made them a part of the US they would be more content as they would have an actual constitution with free speech.
@@rinconusmcthey don't have free speech?
@@notmyemail506 they indeed do not. One girl even got a criminal charge for reposting snoop dog lyrics. I will let you guess what word was said by snoop.
The one thing I have always admired about the British is you guys have one hell of a fighting spirit.
Considering how long the British held out against Germany in WWI and WWII, I have no doubt they'd put up a good fight. Good thing we'll never have to test that out. Prefer to have those scrappy lads at our side.
You fools the Russians entered the fray,the Germans sent their crack troops to deal with the Russians at there back,you realize you left the Russians to do your dirty work as you could not
Yes they would put up a good not taking that from them, but a big reason why the Germans failed is because their navy was considerably weaker then the British in this situation the British navy would be the one at a huge disadvantage.
Guess you forgot about the revolutionary war where British had more guns, people, skill, power, ships, etc and they lost!!
@pacmon5285 Britain was a lot more relevant in the 40's. They don't have sh*t anymore.
I hope so, but if the Brits keep threatening to Arrest US citizens for online comments things might change. 😬
this is old remember, the US navy does carry anti ship missiles now, hint: the Naval strike missile and LRASM.
And with the Mako on the horizon, the first real hypersonic cruise missile (the Khinzal is not a real hypersonic missile).
The short answer is yes! However if it came down to defending the UK from a real serious threat….no problem we have your back! So Abrams tanks with Challengers, Us Carriers with the British navy, Us airborne troops and Us Marines with British Airborne troops and Royal Marines. Then comes the Us Air force and the F-22, F35, F15EX, F16s A10C, with heavy lift command and the Us Navy and Marine Air wings. Bombers, Drones, satellites, and supplies for Us and British troops. Artillery and air defenses would also be introduced! The only thing missing are playing cards and music.
Yes but nah 😄 Come on, UK and USA are family after all! USA was UK’s young disobedient child 😁❤
My granny used to say “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should” 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧
It's true. We're a country of well-armed brats with great food and diverse colors. The only reason to attack the UK is if they take Gordan Ramsay hostage or something. We have our paw on him and called dibs.
That's pretty much it :p and American culture is like... the more we pick on you the more we like you XD
i'm all down for a good "its chewsday innit" joke but at the end of the day i still love my brit friends.
First off, I was on Los Angeles Class submarine and the 80's tech is misleading. My sub was upgraded and was the pinnacle of modern tech in the early 2000's. We were the test platform for a lot of communication items. I mastered it and was commended for using the (at the time) current battle space communications and had to be debriefed and then show officers how capable our submarine was.
Edit: LA class subs also got huge upgrades to SONAR and Fire Control. The subs may be old, but the technology on them is not.
The Isle of Man not being part of the UK sounded like a sore subject for you.😊😂😮
It was an even sorer subject for him when I said the UK couldn't beat the Irish paras & surrendered to them in '99 😂
@@chungus_khan the British are a formidable force.
The Manx are wonderful people!
What Irish paras? @@chungus_khan
The US would not invade the UK. For the sake of argument though, let's say we did. I think the UK could win or at least bring it to an end in a draw very quickly as long as they are not the aggressors.
The one thing about the USA is our will to fight. History shows when we are attacked first and are defending ourselves our will to fight goes to a whole new level, the god level, it's just in our DNA and there is not a nation on earth that has or would survive that scenario. No joke.
However, when we are the aggressors, just fighting for resources or whatever, we tend to lose the will to fight very quickly. If for some stupid reason we invaded the UK all they would need to do is to outlast our will to fight them. Our citizens and our military personal would be questioning the invasion from the start.
Yes? Land in the US and it's a different story
Plus this being a five years old video, the UK has cut the military size since it was made.
“The UK’s best chance would be soldier v soldier.” Which is why the US doesn’t play Soldier v Soldier. We play Soldier v Artillery Shells, Cruise Missiles, Precision Aerial Bombardment, and Combined Arms.
Yeah we don't play fair. Fair is for video games.
And even if it came down to soldier vs. Soldier.. U.S. still has a pretty formidable force. They also out number Britain by quite a large margin.
@@justinklinck6575 UK would make it costly. Some of the best trained units in the world, albeit lacking gear in comparison and without the numbers. Thank goodness they are our allies.
@kyledabearsfan Even a British General said U.K. couldn't wage a war for more than a few weeks. Stockpile is very low.
@@justinklinck6575 Not to mention those stockpiles would be immediately targeted by US drone and stealth bomber strikes.
As a brit the short answer is Yes, long answer is also yes with extra steps. ((I love my American friends so I'm sure they wouldn't do this to me))
No. This wouldn't happen at all. No forced takeover of our parent country. There have been jokes about making the UK a state, though 😂. Peacefully and willingly, of course. 😉
I mean I hear you guys like to drink warm beer so to me. It sounds like you need some freedom.😂😂😂
We'd do it for fun lol
I'm American, don't take the trash talk personally.. its american culture to show we like you when we pick on you XD. We love our british friends, we will just give you hell for the fun of it ;)
@@drewwar9344Your beer tastes like piss and water, I’m alright thanks. 😂
It would be like raiding your own parents' house - we would never do it. A more interesting scenario, IMO, would be: Could the 5 eyes countries conquer the rest of the entire world? I suspect the answer would still be Yes
Assuming that the US doesn't need to occupy the world and its population has infinite willpower to make it happen and nukes aren't used, the United States could defeat every other country in the world combined.
I mean, we wouldn't do it of sound mind. We'd need the geopolitical equivalent of a crippling methamphetamine addiction to consider it.
I think that would depend on the rest of the world's response. But I wouldn't bet money against it if the geopolitics game is well played by the 5.
First off, it never would want to, but if it truly did want to, it could.
8 months tops
My grandfather was a highly decorated Marine and always had a great respect for the Royal Marines.
I don't think the UK would attempt a land invasion on the US for the same reason Japan didn't during WWII. They said in America there is a gun behind every blade of grass. The sheer number of armed citizens, many of them former military, is staggering.
only time everyone would come together no matter race or background
In the unlikely event that any part of the United States ever comes under control of an invading force, anyone who has to fight the resulting U.S. insurgencies is just boned.
@@enriqueromero1980 bro we may very well NEED that with the way people are back in my day people didnt hate you for voting forthe other side
AND IM NOT EVEN 30
Another thing to consider for ANY country invading the US is the fact that the citizens themselves possess more weapons than most countries armed forces. And a huge amount of combat veterans because of over 20 years lately of wars from 2001-2022. And another 10 years beyond that in the early 90s.
@sfgiantswschamps22 yes but most of our guns are not automatic, and we are not allowed to have armor piercing ammo in most states. We won't do much against tanks, drones, and missiles.
Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 come to my street ❤😅
Re tanks- Tell that to the Russian tank crews who get taken out by DIY drones on a daily basis
Like you, my first thought was "stage from Ireland", but then hear the rule of "no allies".
(Also a former Marine, but of the US variety!)
I thought it was funny that President Obama would check any Royals for matches when visiting the White House 😂❤🤍💙
😂😂
I would sure hope no one ever finds out
I dont think theres a single country who dosent have plans for every improbable but possible scenario ever.
US Marine vet with family in the UK here. I would legitimately be more afraid as a US service member to fight the British people from 30 or 40 years ago then I would be to fight them now even if I still have the technology of today facing y’all from 30 to 40 years ago. The fighting spirit of the British people just isn’t what it used to be, it truly saddens me. That being said, we would actually have an easier time fighting the UK, then we would Russia. I believe this, for the combination of two reasons. The British forces would be severely bottlenecked between Britain and Ireland. additionally, Russia could use the only tactic that tends to work on us. Raw numbers. They could try to make up with numbers for what they lack in equipment. The UK military is both lacking in equipment and numbers. I will give props where it’s due though. The fighting spirit of the actual military of the UK still maintains, it just wouldn’t be enough to make it difficult.
Unless I miss my guess we already have enough facilities and weaponry stationed in Europe to accomplish the task. I'm just glad we're on the same side. Still, a couple of aircraft carriers, stocked to the gills, could easily accomplish the task.
You brits are our parent country and we love yall. War will never happen. Oh yeah we could but we won't. And we settled our differences 250 years ago.
Chill... It's just a hypothetical. You know, like Superman vs Goku.
Of course they could. Britain has the expertise although tiny in number, but the USA have a near infinite budget and masses and masses of bodies to thrown in.
plus I'm sure that the Irish would be more than happy to let us land and transport troops and materials across their country
the Ticonderoga Cruisers are named after my town in Ticonderoga, NY from Fort Ti 🔥 We were a major turning point of the french & indian war
I think he felt bad for you and gave you a year to survive. I believe the UK would refuse to fight. The sad part is our army won't be as conflicted.
We would never do that to our own English people. We may disagree on somethings but we're still family❤
We may speak a similar language but most of us aren’t of English blood.
@Bea-Dubya hard to believe I'm Black and my ancestry has a high percentage of English DNA go figure
I'm thinking that a ton of stuff worldwide would have to go horribly wrong for the UK and the US to tangle in open warfare. A somber thought for sure.
We also have been fighting that war for 20 years
There is a bright side to all of this.... you'd no longer have to drink so much tea (Hail Coffee!),more McDonalds on UK soil brings a better price point and we would get easier access to much better beer!
All kidding aside, we're family and I wouldn't want to fight against my cousins in the UK (both literally and figuratively)
I mean we have McDonalds on just about every city street corner at this point xD
@@thatpunkcatte But is it normal for you to have a McDonalds across the street from another McDonalds? Because we can also make that happen quite easily (with McDonalds and Starbucks) 😆
@@vampiro4236 Not sure about other cities but in mine we have two on the same city street haha, and same with Starbucks
@@thatpunkcatte Alright dangit, we're bringing Chick-Fil-A. 🤣
Maybe I misunderstood what you were saying, but I believe the US may have helped a wee bit defending the UK from the Germans in WWII.
Not in the battle of Britain. Where the Raf was extremely outnumbered, and had to use every single asset. Our navy also, outnumbered, took on the German Navy. Although, the German navy were able to stop supplies coming into the UK by sinking ships, they still didn't stop our navy. I'm not arguing that American didn't help (well you couldnt because the germans sunk our supplies), but we did win our own battles without yours or theirs help.
Your thinking of the Czech's, poles, Aussie, and kiwis. That's why they won the battle of Britain
"US may have helped a wee bit defending the UK from the Germans in WWII."
Yeah, "The United States provided over $31 billion in aid to the United Kingdom, which was about 17% of the total war expenditures of the U.S.."
Churchill and Stalin begged for help. We gave the USSR $11.3 billion ($180 billion today).
@@METREPOLITIAN You wouldn't have been able to do anything without our manufacturing and money.
@@METREPOLITIANTwo Words: Lend Lease. Your “assets” were our assets bought and paid for by the British Government in exchange for gold, territory rights, and guaranteed loans.
I think the major question is this, what other European countries would get involved, and who would they support?
Absolutely. If it were simply the US vs UK with the U.S. having the same allies as present, the U.S. could destroy the UK economically without a shot being fired and possibly vise versa.
Absolutely. Either side could possibly take down the other economically, even without physical conflict, depending on the rest of the world's support.
@@CrispyOkra I don't think the UK could take down the US economically, you have to remember, unlike the UK, The US has it's own oil, and enough resources to feed it's people and military. U.S.A is one of the few countries in the world that is capable of being 100% self sufficient when it has to, the UK doesn't have that capability.
@Bruce.ItsYourPC factory capabilities have been outsourced too heavily
In the highly artificial setup of the scenario, it was specifically stated that no allies would be involved on either side of the conflict. For some reason, the popcorn concessions for just watching the fight were through the roof!
I think the timeframe the video proposed was highly inflated, because the US would have started trying to take and consolidate Northern Ireland nearly immediately, for the purpose of having much closer troop basing and logistical support. At which point, some of the closer range assets that were held out of engagement because they couldn't either base of naval vessels or engage in U.S.-based strike missions could start getting involved, such as AC-130 gunships and shorter-range transports such as the C-130. Cutting the UK off from North Sea oil assets would be part of the strategy, then securing a reasonable cargo-port to bring in land-war assets.
With terminal guidance on medium-sized warheads, ICBMs or intermediate range missiles could be used to deliver conventional bombs early to take out British air bases and communications hubs.
Depending on the lead-up time before the hostilities start, the shorter the war would be, but I'd estimate that cutting Britain off from all its islands (plus Ireland) would occur within 3 months, and within 6, the bulk of conventional warfare would be concluded, leaving the US occupying forces dealing with asymmetric warfare by British partisans and irregulars, with the guidance of experienced Royal troops.
Definitely a functional victory within 1 year.
I can't think of 1 democracy declaring war on another democracy
why would we invade the 51st state
What does Puerto Rico have to do with anything?
@@pirksaddict shit, 52nd. wait shit, that's canada. 53rd?
@@cellamuert😅😂
@@cellamuertWhat about the Virgin Islands or America Samoa Or quam Or any of our other territories😂😂😂
0th state if you will
@13:00 Could America invade Euro... and we're done.
Europe is much different, people underestimate France, Poland and turkiye
The thing is, the Coalition forces (mostly U.S. obviously) took over Iraq within a week. Twice.
I'm pretty sure we can take London 1v1 with no other countries involved around that time, maybe 2 weeks tops really.
If they politicians would stay out of the way and let the military off its chain, no way that war would last 6 months. US military is a logistical juggernaut and that is what wins wars. That being said I served along side the RAF in Iraq and have nothing but respect for UK service members.
Imagine hearing that 6 carrier groups are coming to your shores 😅
That’s not how it works … if you heard that , it means they’re coming there as friendlies who are trying to escape a storm. Never would they bring carriers to a shore. That defeats the whole purpose of a carrier and its defences
@JbBackFeeble yeah duh. Not docking but positioned off your shores but within strike range
@@alfonsomacias1569 We'd be waiting for you with millions of kettles and tons of tea. It's a long journey over the Atlantic and you guys would need refreshment.
Edit: the only weapons you'd need are umbrellas to defend against the never ending rain.
In the unlikely event that Winnie the Pooh makes good on his threats, this might not be left to the imagination. 🤣🤣🤣
Well, their military budget is over 10 times ours! Just their marine corp has more troops than our army! Their navy not only has more ships/subs etc, but more aircraft than both our navy and air force. They have 5th generation aircraft, while we're still working on that. Their intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities far eclipse what we can do. The best we could do, would be make like vietnam and turn it into either a pyrrhic victory for them, or a humiliating withdrawal due to unacceptable losses. (two 3rd world countries have managed this since the 1960's...but ONLY because the US decided to have morals and not act like Genghis Khan, or some conquering muslim army)
I think the best you guys could do, would be just go ahead and make pots of tea for when we get there lol
Aside from the obvious numbers that pretty much assures the win.
The assumption of "they're out gunned so they'll not bother or be mullered" seems simplistic. If we couldn't use it at home, we'd send it across the sea to fight there and disrupt that supply line and we'd get it there too. History teaches us the UK has always been outnumbered in wars but... We're sneaky blighters. We wouldn't simply sit idle and fight head on.
The result remains the same though but sure wouldn't be as simple as this implies. Both sides have things they don't let each other know about I'm sure.
Thankfully it's hypothetical and we'll just continue to be good friends laughing at everyone else instead.
Can confirm that the US in particular has things they wont share with their allies.
The F-22 for example…there’s a reason we have an actual law that states that we cant sell that thing to anybody.
As much as I love the UK or the USB as the fat electrician likes to call y’all 😂 once the RAF and the Royal navy have been dealt with it’s game over not to mention the Irish and the Scottish would JOIN the US in the fight🤷♀️
I like the Boudica analogy, the Iceni were fierce fighters and made Rome ern it the hard way
Was it Neros men that took her & her daughters booties..? 🤔
I’ve said this before when the question arose during my two decades of military service in the US infantry.
Realistically, the US Navy and Air Force could completely cut off the UK and, in the end, achieve victory.
But I also wouldn’t want to be anywhere near that island or involved in the fighting. WWII showed the massive balls of steel British citizens have and, even though it would probably end up in a US victory, it would be more costly than the estimates of what it would take to capture Japan back in the day.
Never underestimate a man protecting his home.
probably take 4 hours or so
Probably take 30 days. The first thirty hours plays out like praying mantis.
I think that the invasion plan here is highly unlikely as putting boost on the ground even with air superiority and a numerical advantage is an uphill battle that is super costly. I think a much more likely plan would be after the British air and naval forces are defeated just putting a homesteading Britain Britain imports 60% of food and over 80% of oil this would basically starve the british into submission plus there wouldn't be enough oil for the heat to be on in the winter especially if air strikes hit oil facility's over I think a blockade would be much easier.
Try better questions. We are allies with history and ancestors!
I've never been to the UK nor have I ever met someone from the UK, but I still know those are our brothers and sisters across the pond.
The USMC would bribe the Royal Marines with their choicest crayons. They'd totally cave.
Me at 0:00 "Oh look, we won!" 😂
As a US citizen, I don’t fear any foreign adversary because I know we can combat and defend from anyone. I’m more afraid of a potential new civil war.
We are not brutally honest with this data. Ever wonder why we lose all the war games? But in real engagements we dominate? Ask yourself do you really believe that we tell the world everything we have? Our actual numbers are significantly different than you think. We have stuff the world has never seen and knows nothing about. Come on dude. You were a Royal Marine. Is it tactically smart to let your enemies know your actual numbers and capabilities? You know the answer.
@20:00 Sitting at the pub with the lads drinking a pint. Well we had a good run lads I suppose I'll go learn English now.
More than likely you would need to spell colour without the U. And probably drive on the right.
@@AZrakoon many do already after they leave the pub.
Good video. It will NEVER happen for we’re brothers. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧💯💯💯💯
Don't forget, logistically, we're already there. So that's a moot point.
Logically 2 nuclear superpowers fighting will not go well and would likely end up with the world ending as a domino effect could happen within the tectonic plates and set the world on fire because 1 in 3 million 1 little boy nuke could destroy the whole earth and now we have nukes thousands of times more powerful in greater numbers so when I mean domino effect I don’t mean other country’s will fire there nukes I mean a shockwave to the earths core making the tectonic plates snap and everything could happen and it proven that there is a chance if nukes are launched
As someone once said about the UK that it's the U.S.B.
We know we have each other's back. As an American, I'm very glad to have the U. K. on side...mad respect. Don't pay this commy puppet any mind.
The one thing we usually have to do is keep things "proportional" ... with the amount of training you know the individual wants to put it to use...
Great countries fall from within.
The uk is are family man! I honestly don’t think we would ever attack each other! We’ve always been allies! We can count on you and you can count on us! I’ve served with uk military! Never had any issues! We love the uk and can count on the uk to back us!
I'm glad we don't want England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as number 51,52 and 53 states. But that actually if done by merging without the warfare might be mutually beneficial on some level.
True, but I would rather see our other Territories.We already own be made into states
Honestly love Binkov, you should do more of his content
I think the Brits of today come very tough,stubborn, intelligent people. Just like us yankees.You guys took a pounding from the Nazis & NEVER GAVE UP! I'm glad we're alies.
Good thing we're like brothers. Fought a lot when we were younger, but thick as thieves now.
America has proven that logistically we can move anywhere
No one in the history of the world has had the truest capability of conquering the planet and just, not doing that. I think they deserve more credit for that tbh.
Luxembourg could probably defeat the UK right now. The UK-San Marino war would be a draw.
Yeah but San Marino would score first...
The British are coming! The British are coming!
idk. the uk knows how to defend itself. and not to mention uk does have its own military and the soldiers are wayy more highly trained, the royal marines still manage to defeat the US marines today in training.. so for the people saying yes.. actually think about it instead of thinking America Big = easy to conqeur. the uk is a small country and conquered 25% of the planet, the US lost to the taliban in 2021 - 2022, the last war the UK fought was in 1982 against argentina and the uk beat them.
I've never served in the US military, but from everything that I have ever heard about the British military they are always ready to fight and win.
you should watch infograpghics us vs the world
Check out America against the world.
Bully country attacks Britain: “You shouldn’t have done that mate”.
Enemy: “Why”?
Britain: “Because my cousin will make sure you won’t live to regret it”.
America looming three feet taller than them: “I heard you were threatening my cousin’s freedom”.
Bully country: “Oh shit”. *gets attacked by Eagle*
These comparisons are something I don’t think it would ever happen considering how interconnected our two countries are!
We don't hate England per say. I mean we live and work most of us have English relations and we protect the royal family. However if the Americans do come to Ireland, I don't want to know what percentage of Irish you are
or do we know your grandparents from Donegal the o'sullivans. Just remember a lot of Irish are flag waivers. And yes I am Irish and I have lived and worked in both England and America.. and don't forget there is a memorandum of understanding between the US the UK and Ireland dating back to world war II
Legitimately the two places we Americans would least want to fight would be England and Ireland. Besides the military issues we're just so close that its pretty much unthinkable.
I think third place would go to Japan but WW2 is still somewhat in the social consciousness so the idea might bother people just a bit less.
I mean, the biggest reason why we wouldn't ever do it is that it's expensive. But also it would cost a lot geopolitically too. The British-American alliance is just too valuable if you ask me. Also, I just enjoy how some of our modern day greatest allies were once bitter enemies, especially the U.K. and Japan. You can maybe throw Germany and Italy in there too, but I don't feel like they're as tight as the Brits, Canadians, and Australians, and perhaps Koreans and Japanese.
So ever since WW2 the American military has been for the most part substantially hindered in almost every war or military operation/conflict. We like a challenge. So a 1v10 fight is usually what occurs. Yet, in all honesty we could muster a 10v1 fight in a heartbeat.
I don't think there's really any question whether or not it could, just by the numbers it pretty much seems a virtual certainty. Although, it would be pretty foolish of someone to forget or overlook your country's resolve and fighting spirit. It's the real kind. How long it was able to hold out and stand on its own in WW2, with basically no help from anyone aside from the small fraction of supplies and equipment sent by the US that actually made it instead of ending up on the bottom of the Atlantic, it's legendary stuff.
In any case, I don't think it ever will, but I truly hope it never comes to it. Personally, I like the thought that in the future, when people are being taught about history, and more specifically about alliances, ours will be taught as an example of the strongest.
You touched on my thoughts as well, Republic of Ireland may give America access earlier. I'm aware that these were unavailable in this scenario.. but I believe that would be the most likely outcome.
Boudicca ! Yes mate !
I don't blame the UK for thinking that would put up a great fight against the US the current state of your military is abismal. In today conflict it about the equipment. That's how Ukraine has been able to keep the fight going against a vastly superior foe in Russia. Also, Russian incompetence. The US Navy could set up a naval blockade and literally cut off all trade between the UK and the rest of the world and starve it of of food, fuel and other essential supplies. The UK is not self suffiecient in any of theese vital areas. No other country could pull this off against the UK but I think the US could. What country would come to the defense of the UK and enter into this fight with the US??
As much trash as people talk about Britain's army. Let's not forget the SAS is the OG OG of spec ops.
Yeh all 300 of them ( US navy seals are 10000)
In the cold war they where tasked with defending oil platforms in the north sea.
In waR games they where given an estimated 19mins before getting wiped out .
They would have to be conventional troops for this and would hit hard but just been stings to the size of USA
@FGYT1 I never said the SAS would win lol just stated they are the originators for special oppositions. That's all lol
@@FGYT12000 UKSF at the least (also SAS is over double that atm)
Absolutely. As long as everybody else in the world didn’t do anything in the meantime. The US doesn’t have to concentrate its power to do things, but if enough things are taking up their attention - like the British Empire not being able to give the revolution their full attention - it would be a lot harder.
Super Easy, Barely an Inconvenience.
I'm born and raised American, but with Irish/German heritage. I like how you bring up that Ireland would just let the US walk through...because they probably absolutely would, F the colonizers. Trash talk aside I'm glad we're allies.
short answer: yes
long answer: also yes
long and short of it: the future is now, old man
You're right about the US v EU being a LOT more interesting. This is so one-sided that I'm gonna tap out. But, with an upvote.
a lot of our soldiers have combat experience as well, that makes a difference.
I didn't even think of the Ireland point, they really would be like "Ayyy bring that that shit in homie!"
In Iraq, we rescued Brits, and Brits rescued us. Love those guys. Their chow hall sucked, though.
First before I say anything, let me say I know the UK has some amazing soldiers. The Royal Marines are some of the Toughest S.O.B's on the planet. Also the UK seamanship is second to none. This is all about the numbers and what we have seen the US do in war before... Having said that. Could the US Beat the UK if it wanted to? Yes. It would only take like a week. We know where every piece of equipment is and where every soldier is stationed. And we have enough war materials to deal a massive and devastating first strike. The UK military might would be dusted before boots were even on the ground.
And we'd just stand there and stare at you until you decide to go home. Never underestimate our intimidating stare and withering sarcasm...
@@scobra5941 agreed.
It's honestly a good thing the US and UK get along so well. Yes I believe the US would win but it would be such a tremendous loss of life on both sides
It already has. A long time ago. Without a single shot. We're all living in America's world. For now.
Your very funny bro. Keep up the good work!
*fortunate son starts playing when the apaches come over the tree line*
The term is "Mutually Assured Destruction" like you said they know everything about us and we know everything about them. If we actually "God forbid" got into a fight no side would come out clean and undamaged.
Imagine a battlefield full of M1s and Challengers shooting it out
check out the massive ships we employ to take things across the ocean. they look like an enclosed aircraft carrier and i think there is 9 of them