Originally Posted by
Heathrow Harry
Van - the US has the following overseas territories:
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I don't think any of them warrant an 11 strong CVN navy
It's all about power projection using the 71% of the earth's surface you can't drive a T-72 (or an Abrahms) over
HH,
US is a special case as they consider themselves as a "world policeman". In this case not only 71% is targeted but quite some of the remaining 29% (like op's in middle East, Gulf, etc.). I am not sure such a "policeman" is not needed in the modern world, but the current one is often so much biased and full of dual standards...