OK, now that Blackleaf has proven so comprehensively that he doesn't know what a "blue-water navy" is any more than he knows what the word "decimate" means, what's next?
OK, now that Blackleaf has proven so comprehensively that he doesn't know what a "blue-water navy" is any more than he knows what the word "decimate" means, what's next?
It doesn't have more power than that Type 45 escorting it, which is the most powerful destroyer and most advanced warship on the planet.
The RN has a global presence and has had a global presence since before the USN was even invented.
The Russian Navy does not possess a true global presence like the RN. Russian ships usually don't tend to venture too far from Russia.
The Royal Navy also has hunter-killer submarines circling the globe.
OK, now that Blackleaf has proven so comprehensively that he doesn't know what a "blue-water navy" is any more than he knows what the word "decimate" means, what's next?
And that these other blue water navies were designated as such by the brits themselves... for what it is worth.
Do the Yanks REALLY allow Russian and Chinese warships to sail with a US fleet?And when they put to sea with a US Fleet the US Admiral sticks them on Port Quarter watch.
I have listened to anything T-Bone steak has said for years now.Look up T-Bones word... "decimated"
And you're an even bigger fool if you think the Russian Navy has a global military footprint, when it most clearly hasn't. They might be able to send a few of their rusting hulks into the English Channel but, when you look on a map (which would be something for a Yank), Britain isn't really that far away from Russia.You're a bigger fool than I thought if you think the Russians aren't out there. They are doing donuts off your coast.
Russia and China do not possess the global military reach that the UK possesses, not just in naval terms but in total military terms full stop. Now let that be the end of the matter.
Do the Yanks REALLY allow Russian and Chinese warships to sail with a US fleet?
I have listened to anything T-Bone steak has said years now.
And you're an even bigger fool if you think the Russian Navy has a global military footprint, when it most clearly hasn't. They might be able to send a few of their rusting hulks into the English Channel but, when you look on a map (which would be something for a Yank), Britain isn't really that far away from Russia.
As long as there is enough left over for your welfare check......what do you care?good thread for a laugh at blackleaf, but otherwise drooling mindless jingoism by regular citizenry unable to connect the irony of praising an inane budget for "defense" which directly impacts their own standard of living.
I have listened to anything T-Bone steak has said for years now.
They are blue water navies
That's because we're building loads of hi-tech, powerful new ships for the greatest navy on Earth.Meanwhile you have computer drawings.
This is an English-speaking website. Now I would very much appreciate it if you could converse in that medium.da faq?
I don't give two hoots either way.I am sure he appreciates your attention.
The British are a warrior race. It takes a lot to make us shudder.They send them and your nation shudders.
I feel like I'm watching a prize fight and ES is scoring with repeated roundhouse bombs. BL is on the ropes and the doctor should step in.
From this we deduce that Blackleaf's definition of "blue-water navy" is "equal or superior to the Royal Navy in capability and reach."Well I wouldn't say they are. They're still way behind the RN for capability and do not have a global reach.
English isn't a medium. It's a language.This is an English-speaking website. Now I would very much appreciate it if you could converse in that medium.
From this we deduce that Blackleaf's definition of "blue-water navy" is "equal or superior to the Royal Navy in capability and reach."
English isn't a medium. It's a language.
Have you consulted most experts?A blue-water navy is the United States Navy and the Royal Navy and, probably, the French Navy.
Most experts would not consider any other navy to be a true blue-water navy. The spud-munching Russkies and the slitty-eyed, jaundiced Chinkies have regional, localised navies. They do not have global, blue-water navies like the RN.
Au Canada on est bilingue mon ami.Well I wouldn't say they are. They're still way behind the RN for capability and do not have a global reach.
That's because we're building loads of hi-tech, powerful new ships for the greatest navy on Earth.
This is an English-speaking website. Now I would very much appreciate it if you could converse in that medium.
I don't give two hoots either way.
The British are a warrior race. It takes a lot to make us shudder.
I think I've won this argument long ago.
No, but then again I'm not making any claims about what most experts have to say. You are.Have you?
Well I wouldn't say they are. They're still way behind the RN for capability and do not have a global reach.
The British are a warrior race. It takes a lot to make us shudder.
I think I've won this argument long ago.
Of course YOU wouldn't. You have very little knowledge on military matters.
The French were invaded by the Hun three times in 70 years. The British haven't been successfully invaded since 1066.I can't recall many countries that invited Germans in to conquer then rule them. Even the French put up some resistance.
You'd be wrong again to think that. People are getting a kick out of you embarrassing yourself.
It appears I know more than you do, still coming on here trying to tell me that the Chinese and Russian navies have a greater global reach than the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy is the only true Blue Water navy on the planet other than the United States Navy .
Don't be such a fool. Look at all the comments and look at all your floundering.No. I won this argument in this silly, pointless thread about 48 hours ago.