Could Japan's military conquer Australia? (2021)

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In 1942 Australia was attacked by the forces of the Imperial Japan. Today, in 2021, how would a hypothetical war between Japan and Australia go? How strong are militaries of Australia and Japan today? Could Japan endanger Australia in the same way? Or could Australia hold its own? Watch to find out.
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[@Zilentification]

I like to imagine they both just declare war on each other and do nothing. Leave all the other countries very confused.

[@brijekavervix7340]

It's just a ruse to trick the Chinese ;P

[@mikicerise6250]

I like to imagine Australia send in the emus and Japan sues for peace.

[@backpackpepelon3867]

Australia gonna get their arses kicked, they aint winning against japan 1v1 for sure. There's like only 10 country that can duel japan nowdays

[@getstuffed2391]

@@backpackpepelon3867 no body would win the Japanese couldn’t successfully control a supply line to an invading force on the coast of Australia. Result is the same if any other countries tried. Australia would sink the supply vessels forcing a surrender of the invading force, best bet would to simply bomb the coast but everything inland would be out of range. If anyone tried the same to Japan it would be the same scenario but less inland protection. Australia is simply to big for one country to invade while Japan has a advantages geographical advantage as well using the shallow waters for choke points

[@brijekavervix7340]

@@backpackpepelon3867 I take it you didn't watch the video?

[@crimson005]

Please do New Zealand vs Iceland: It's the epic showdown everyone is waiting for.

[@Kromsmitesyou]

Good one lol. NZ would smoke iceland as iceland has no army and just a coast guard of 3 small ships.

[@brightonbegole5459]

Oh my God yes

[@johnr797]

NORFOLK V PITCAIRN THE BATTLE WITH THE PADDLE COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN

[@fvo911]

Iceland does not have an army… it is protected by the USA

[@von8834]

Erwin Rommel held troops from New Zealand in high regard .

[@primal_guy1526]

2:54 Japan: OMAEE!!! Australia: ʇunɔ ᴉO *stares at each other menacingly but nothing happens*

[@austingregory8041]

How did you write upside down

[@EpicMRPancake]

@@austingregory8041 You'll need an Australian visa, they're pretty hard to get but there's guides online.

[@JRyan-lu5im]

@@austingregory8041 Be Australian obviously

[@orenzien6039]

@@austingregory8041 use vpn, pick Australia

[@wiryantirta]

@@austingregory8041 set your VPN to australia

[@ce1474]

Japan: Ok why are we doing this again? Australia: This is dumb. Indonesia: Guys, cut it out!

[@Nafuttoid]

Me indonesian: no no no, japan carry on! *TENNO HENKA BANZAI!*

[@EpicMRPancake]

It could be like that scene in Pirates of the Carribean 3 where the Flying Dutchman and Black Pearl suddenly both turn to engage the Endeavour - Here having the meaning of China.

[@madmarvshighwaywarrior2870]

Philippines: *grabs popcorn* Also too busy dealing with China.

[@HavanaSyndrome69]

Australia vs China is N to the millionth power more likely than Australia vs Japan and even China won't have the ability to do something like that ever evenif their current capabilities continue to move forward at their current trajectory. Russia is interested in reasserting dominance in the regions formerly controlled by the USSR. Japan is interested in repelling the advancing regional power of China. And China is interested in becoming a true super power based on economic and military dominance by what they see as their racial superiority.

[@EpicMRPancake]

@@HavanaSyndrome69 True, but just remember that these videos are not looking to simulate likely confrontations, they're just arena matches for military hardware, personnel and national productivity/endurance.

[@solowingborders3239]

This'd play out like a Civ game, the AI would declare war on you then proceed to do absolutely nothing for 30 turns.

[@nervsouly]

Haha so true.

[@Slideways1989]

Nice pfp

[@altair1323]

Yo buddy still alive?

[@iamaloafofbread8926]

Making you confused and annoyed than anything.

[@paulk4446]

then offer you a peace treaty expecting 5 of your cites in return

[@Trubripes]

JMSDF "We are literally called the self defense force sir" Binkov "Whatever, Let's invade the Emus"

[@TheAdriyaman]

*kangaroos

[@villepusa3830]

I mean "Finnish defence forces" and we attacked soviet union. And U.S defence department has invaded almost everyone.

[@bittersweet7145]

Emus: So they're back for more eh?

[@captain61games49]

@@bittersweet7145 they never went away

[@user-ro9zf9kz1h]

Australia have activated the E.M.U defense system. Japan: Oh well guess it will be New Ze..........land New Zealand with bob semple: Finally a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary.

[@thedam271]

Logistics would be a pain in the ass for both sides

[@hammerandpickle7390]

@@nanochad2979 no I'm pretty sure it would be a pain in the ass for us

[@abhishekkulkarni9120]

@@hammerandpickle7390 The distance from Australian mainland to islands is vast. It's a logistical nightmare for any nation except US.

[@RK-cj4oc]

@@abhishekkulkarni9120 It is also a nightmare for them. They however have the current resources to solve and make it work. Which is fucking insane. US militairy always impresses me

[@abhishekkulkarni9120]

@@RK-cj4oc You think Aussies can solve the logistical problems or they let Emus and Cossowaries take care of the Japanese.

[@RK-cj4oc]

@@abhishekkulkarni9120 I am prett certain the Japanese would not dare to land on a land with crazy wildlife as Australia. so yeah they would not even have that problem.

[@matthewstorm4135]

One thing you forgot to mention about the Japanese armed forces: they have been busy the last ~70 years defending the islands from Godzilla. Therefore, they do have much experience with fighting against something outside their class and facing insurmountable odds.

[@bigbrowntau]

But we have emus, and a lack of water.

[@dan7564]

"If you count failure as experience" Japanese Loki "I count experience as experience"

[@davidrutherford6311]

Every time the Aussie soldiers do bush/outback training they are outnumbered by all the venomous/ poisonous and just plain vicious animals that live there. So the Japanese have more experience in massed manoeuvre combat, while Australian troops have more experience against sneaky more numerous foes.

[@robertdocherty2340]

After dolly the cloned sheep and years of abuse being called Pommie Bs*. A big ship is on route to Japan carrying an enhanced gorilla think he’s called Kong to help quell the lizard infestation 😉

[@no2party]

Don't forget their Mecha battalions and Magical Girl brigades.

[@roarprawn]

Japan has already invaded Australia. I'm sure there are more sushi bars in Australia than Australian pubs in Japan.

[@JD-wf2hu]

Going for the cultral victory

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

Not a few British pub is here.

[@1FatLittleMonkey]

Not to mention their secret weapon: Japanese tourists.

[@AUmarcus]

They bombed Darwin....they never invaded. Got spanked before they got the chance.

[@elkiwi69]

@@AUmarcus Incorrect some Japanese did land on Australian soil.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3irmJ2FoM-Bh9E

[@murkywateradminssions5219]

"wanna go to war with Australia?" "sure why not lol" 1-3 years later "wait...why did we go to war with Australia?" "erm...I..uh..I don't know..." "wanna make peace?" "sure why not lmao" -the war cabinet of japan probably, maybe

[@gillettematch3188]

that just sounds like that battle where a roman army was suddenly fighting against the parthians until the romans began asking themselves what the fuck where they trying to accomplish by fighting the parthians then they just apologize, gave them money and withdraw from those lands

[@carter342000]

What happens when a US ally who’s built their military around peace keeping and fighting in a coalition fights a US ally who’s built a military around defending against peer competitors and regional sea control. The answer: not much

[@wiryantirta]

man we need like a Red Flag but for combined air land sea combat. 2v2 or something. Just to satisfy us fucking basement armchair generals.

[@knoahbody69]

@Bobo Mbutu That was the IJN. The U.S. Sub Fleet was successful in sinking Japanese shipping between the islands. This inability to keep this far flung "empire" connected by sea was why Japan was eventually defeated.

[@stanielsoncoochiesmellehsm6114]

Unless you are 🇬🇧 or 🇦🇷

[@robman2095]

@Bobo Mbutu sure but everybody knows that including the guy making the video. The intended value (if any, apart from amusement) is presumably in going through the various tactical options and relevant considerations and how they affect the progress and outcome of the campaign. Maybe there is something there to be learned that could be applied in a more realistic scenario.

[@lonjohnson5161]

Two cats hissing at each other through a closed window.

[@seymourbutts4654]

someone still has to clean the window afterwards what a mess

[@subtitleaddict5343]

ROK, Japan and USA vs DPRK, China and Russia Feat. Second Korean War EU vs OIC(Organization of Islamic Cooperation) Feat. Another Crusade War ASEAN VS China Feat. Myanmar Civil War

[@jimmyb7479]

You forgot about south Korea in the second Korean war

[@subtitleaddict5343]

@@jimmyb7479 ROK is South Korea

[@juicymango8785]

@@jimmyb7479 Republic Of Korea

[@amireyvazi9251]

Rok Japan USA win EU destroys

[@jollywyrm5684]

EU isnt Christian anymore its either Islamic or Atheist.

[@Bruser71]

australia would use the same tactics they used in kokoda, russia used the same against germany..... retreat till your enemy cant handle supply pressure

[@willam1992]

And long term guerrilla warfare

[@hahahahah8396]

The Cambodian use it against the Vietnamese as well and it worked

[@happyraider815]

whats stoppin the japan from doing the same? you are an i**** name bruce definitely checks out.

[@thefrecklepuny]

Australia: "Right, time to dig up those F-111's!"

[@VisibilityFoggy]

There's a low-key debate going on right now about potentially selling Australia the USAF's B-1B bombers when the B-21 is fielded.

[@MY-zj8pb]

@@VisibilityFoggy waste of money. Rather them spend money on more fighters

[@coreymicallef365]

@@VisibilityFoggy And analysts in Australia are suggesting our air force should seriously consider buying our own B-21s www.aspistrategist.org.au/b-21-bomber-could-be-australias-best-long-range-strike-option/

[@robertbrazier5097]

I live in Australia and the B-1B is my favourite plane but I do also understand how the issues regarding maintenance time and cost could affect us purchasing them.

[@robman2095]

@Bobo Mbutu do they teach bullying and threatening at school in china? You and your leaders seem so good at it. 😂

[@Daniel-rh7kh]

Japan: Invades Australia: "Conscript the Emus" *Victory*

[@dapperfield595]

“Emu Revolt” *Oh Fuck*

[@Simoss13]

Being an Aussie, it breaks my heart how complacent the government has been over the past few decades in fortifying and defending our country.

[@maxcleghorn]

id rather the money be spent on infrastructure and social programs tbh

[@willam1992]

Yeah we would easy have the money for that and all the social programs and infrastructure we wanted if there was not so much waste of funds. From all levels of government

[@AndyViant]

@@maxcleghorn The first responsibility of a federal government is the protection and care of its citizens. Infrastructure and social programs are useless if you cannot defend your land and citizens. Not to say they are not important. Just to say that you can't say you will do one without the other. The new century, or at least the way the 2020's are shaping up suggests that we have underspent, and more importantly let our production capabilities atrophy in a dangerous way. What we really need to do is develop domestic capability, but our federal government seems to prefer outsourcing to potential threats such as communist china than developing skills because of fear of domestic unionization. Go figure.

[@Legiion513]

@@maxcleghorn What good are social programs when another nation conquers you?

[@markcoroneos7811]

And its not like we even need a massive military to defend ourselves, just a well constructed one. It hurts seeing how poorly defended the country really is. Bloody governments 😑

[@IC3XR]

So basically, a tie. Either way, Australia 🇦🇺 and Japan 🇯🇵 are very close allies since ww2, so I highly doubt they’d ever go to war again 🇯🇵🇦🇺🇯🇵🇦🇺🇯🇵🇦🇺🇯🇵🇦🇺

[@Exxperiment626]

Let be real, If Japan changed their defensive mindset, it wouldnt be much of a fight.

[@IC3XR]

@Brett Mitchell wrong buddy

[@user-rf9mx4qf7z]

@Brett Mitchell news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6444207.stm Short of a full alliance/mutual defense treaty like both have with the US, but in any case it's quite clear that both Japan and Australia regard the others as important partners and friends, even if there isn't a piece of paper saying "we're allies".

[@user-rf9mx4qf7z]

@Brett Mitchell Words have meanings. Sometimes words have different meanings to different people :-) The term "ally" isn't too precisely defined. I quote one definition (from Wikipedia): "An alliance is a relationship among people, groups, or states that have joined together for mutual benefit or to achieve some common purpose, whether or not explicit agreement has been worked out among them." In this sense, Australia and Japan are definitely allies. FWIW, Wikipedia also considers the RAA between Australia and Japan a military alliance. If Wikipedia isn't authoritative enough for you, the US government defines a number of countries as "major non-NATO allies" without necessarily having mutual defence treaties. You're using a very narrow definition and one that isn't generally accepted.

[@lukeaus]

@Brett Mitchell not yet but it's currently in negotiation.

[@Aaronwhatnow]

Been waiting along time for this 😁

[@theholyasdf3593]

Both Australia and Japan should keep building up their militaries. And just want to say, I do like Japan as an Australian

[@missk1697]

no

[@dan7564]

They already are.

[@Joshua_N-A]

What about that AUD90 billion dollar submarine project?

[@dan7564]

@Semih Sahin I don't think it's about getting Australia to the point it can Threaten China. I think it's more about making it costly and hard for China to get a foot hold. Putting aside Binkov's 1v1 a-political scenario's.

[@CheapCheerful]

Yep, Japan is cool. Its where all the good stuff is made! :-)

[@ianjankus8090]

Japan would never invade Australia. The Emu overlords would rise up and oppose them.

[@TheAsakararen]

and the many divisions of drop bears

[@Joshua_N-A]

Unless Japan pull a 40K. TENNO HEIKA BANZAI!! MIKADO PROTECTS!!

[@mnd7381]

@GN M what deaths in Darwin?

[@mnd7381]

@GN MFirst of all, this section was comedic. Secondly the Australia and Japan of 1942 aren't there anymore, they're allies now. They both have US support. They won't fight without a coalition. Their main enemy is China, who I don't think would be able to bomb Australia against all coalition like the old Japan of 1942. You seem more from an enemy country of Australia xD

[@fireraid2336]

Japan would be able to push back the Australian navy due to Japans navy being much larger but being a defense nation means they would not have enough manpower to invade Australia. This is my guess before watching the video.

[@Averageyoutubeenjoyerr]

There should be a video on USA, Japan,ROK, Australia, Taiwan,ASEAN, India UK, European union vs Russia,China,Iran, Mongolia, North Korea and all the countries having stan at the end of their names.

[@anoobyproaz5616]

The navy's American tho, i doubt the us would fight australia

[@demun6065]

@@Averageyoutubeenjoyerr Russia is on the verge of becoming neutral towards USA vs China soon. Maybe even one day, they'll become an ally.

[@vetabeta9890]

They have 250k men

[@bobbymitchell9747]

@@vetabeta9890 all Japan would have to do is set it on fire

[@gavrielmarcus831]

Love the videos!

[@Tecnicos-qj8pb]

Love your videos,include URUGUAY in the next one;), thank you!

[@rainmanslim4611]

Australia's biggest advantage is its size. Japan could easily destroy Australia's navy, but the logistics of conquering and holding the mainland would be downright impossible.

[@hurgcat]

It is also a huge hinderance, Australia is essentially 12 or 13 city states strung out along the coast of an entire content. Cut the string at a few points, it would likely cause mass starvation. Hungry people capitulate pretty quickly.

[@compatriot852]

Australia would have to pull a Russia by retreating into the interior wilderness. Only problem is that it's more inhospitable than Siberia

[@oblivioneagle3464]

@@compatriot852 The fact that in land Australia is just desert what's stopping japan from using satellites to just find large army formations

[@BagoPorkRinds]

The Emu horde is Australia's greatest asset. The Japanese will have no chance holding any territory for long.

[@murkywateradminssions5219]

if I were to choose between ANY modern MBT or an Emu *i would choose the emu without any hesitation*

[@Terbangbebas975]

Serious Question : Will Binkov one day make an hour video on a modern WW3 scenario? This question has been in my mind since 2017 lol

[@dan7564]

Yes, every time I see a video I think, but how would things play out in 10 years and 20 years? In this video for example. Both Australia and Japan are in the middle of massively upgrading their military due to China's looming threat. The new proposed Australian Frigates are bigger than our destroyers and in theory sound quite capable. Likewise Australia is trying to upgrade it's submarine fleet from the 9 mediocre Collins class to 12 of the new bigger French Subs, which they went with because they wanted regional superiority over japan (Sub Briefs Channel has a really good run down of this). I can't remember off the top of my head Japans orders, but I'm sure it's a shot in the arm too. So I'd like to know, even if it was at the end of the video if much would change in 15 years or so. Even if it was a rough guess.

[@Binkov]

Isn't the whole channel basically one huge WW3 scenario? :)

[@dan7564]

@@Binkov Hi Binkov, if you are short on match up ideas. Could you do "Could Canzuk defend Britain if it was prepared for the EU to Invade it?

[@dreamhunter2973]

@@Binkov sir, can you do one on the QUAD(India,US, Japan, Australia) vs China naval showdown!!!

[@nanochad2979]

@Bobo Mbutu you realise that many more would have died if the atomic bomb's weren't dropped, what about the ughyer genocide, what about the independence of hong kong? why don't you question the propaganda you are force fed?

[@ulrichbrodowsky5016]

It's cool when a war can't happen because no player has the capacities to actually go through with it

[@Illianor123]

Two distant island nations with defensive focussed militaries. Not much happens.

[@michaelwale9933]

The episode I never knew I needed

[@robman2095]

You didn’t 😂

[@mr.stealyomemes1393]

Australia DOES have an army reserve numbering around 30,000 members.

[@AndyViant]

and a decent size naval reserve too

[@Nano606606]

Dont forget the reason we dont have satellites for surveillance - Its because we comprise one arm of the 5 eyes club and have access to the entire American and UK satellite network. Plus if it came to dire straights and we were losing the country - A couple of B-52's would take off from Nevada and deliver some Hydrogen bombs to our shores (thats why we allow US troops at pine gap - Its part of the agreement). We also have the capability of obtaining our own nuclear weapons in 90 days (using the Lucas heights reactor) and our abundant Uranium as a source for the bombs. Hell, give me 90 days, a few lathes, some explosives and a heap of refined Uranium and i could build a bomb based on the 'gun type' nuclear bomb designs. All we need is 43kg's of Uranium, which we could get easily from one of the many mines up up north.

[@pattyb6003]

@@Nano606606 I would just throw beer cans at em.

[@egg-iu3fe]

i might be joining the reserves

[@TheAlphaDingo]

Our indomitable emu legions vs the impeccable running and maintenance of the shinkansen (bullet trains) should have been explored more in this scenario :)

[@ComaDave]

Looking forward to the next chilling imminent scenario: Can 120 million nematodes team up and beat a giraffe in a game of canasta?

[@demun6065]

Australia can seize Japanese whaling vessels in Antarctica as hostages.

[@leexingha]

Japan can also take hostage the Aussie soldiers whose inhumanely killing Afghan

[@liamlawman7683]

@@leexingha old news mate

[@commanderdark3399]

@@leexingha we pulled out....like ages ago

[@leexingha]

@@commanderdark3399 u, guys, are fast on making lame excuses. anyways, i hate japanese and i also hate hypocrites like you, guys

[@leexingha]

@@liamlawman7683 sure, 6 months is old new (kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJfLZqV9otKogNE)

[@MrTargets]

With the current Australian government I dare say the Japanese military would have more support from the Australian people then the Australian

[@Hoot_hoot777]

Unfortunately, I second that

[@ironsideeve2955]

Half the federal budget increases end up overseas so I’d say the government isn’t for the people, it’s for multinational corporations.

[@ronhar1412]

basically any country (thats not china) would be welcomed to annexing Aus for the sake of ridding our government

[@looinrims]

Seems like the whole Australia is the utopia of the world isn’t holding up

[@snakethepeg7828]

Aus military is mainly hiring women right now to be less discriminate... As we can see from the past that always works well..

[@Jbdassassinarmy]

Idk man, can't really expect NZ not to assist our Aussie brothers XD

[@nickwebster1980]

Sure they might beat us Aussies, but if they think they can beat the All Blacks they're in for a rude awakening.

[@stanielsoncoochiesmellehsm6114]

⚔🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 ⚔

[@skringas]

Nice animation

[@ico9005]

Japan: Tatakae !! Australian spiders: cute.

[@Frogstomp_actual]

Reiterates the importance of the Australian and Japanese alliance. We really compliment one another from a military perspective and extremely glad they are an Aly and close friend. Plus, we need to keep the Japanese beer supply, those guys know how to make beer and Katsu Curry.

[@elmar541]

1:42 Australia's army is not an "after-thought" bro. 90% of Australian military activity has been on land through history......

[@JollyOldCanuck]

Commonwealth countries are known more for their mechanized infantry rather than their navy or Air Force (excluding the UK which has a sizeable navy and Air Force).

[@chefgav1]

Yes good point

[@robman2095]

Australia’s defence strategy for the defence of the mainland is clearly to defend the air-sea gap with the air force and navy first. For example if China wanted to invade Australia we would not have to fight 2 million Chinese soldiers. We would only have to fight the number that managed to get to Australia via the air sea gap. However once they got a foothold in Australia then we would have to fight up to 2 million. That is what he meant about the army being an afterthought (which was perhaps a poor choice of words). Priority in strategy is to stop the enemy getting here in the first place. We have not yet fought a land campaign on our own soil and we don’t want to have to do that because we would only be doing that if we had lost control of our air and sea approaches, in which case the invader with essentially unlimited numbers and resources would be able to resupply indefinitely until they obtained victory.

[@elmar541]

@@robman2095 Yea I know I did watch the video too. Its still not an afterthought. It is really an advanced, capable, and historically-proven army ready to fight on, or off, our own soil

[@robman2095]

@@elmar541 Yes I did appreciate that was your point of view and I agree completely

[@markbenjamin1703]

Wasn't expecting this

[@FirstNameLastName-tg3rc]

0:53 While I didn't listen to it via audible (I listened to it via an audiobook from a library), I can confirm it is an interesting and informative read if you're interested in learning about the Vietnam war and want to know more about the Australian perspective.

[@jasonchiu272]

Blinkov's Battlegrounds' countries are like: Country 1: 😐 Country 2: 😐 1 day later... Country 1 and 2: How dare you! *Starts attacking each other*

[@garg1961]

I could just see how happy China would be at Japan getting a hold of all Australia's Iron Ore and Bauxite.

[@firstcynic92]

You really need to do an Iceland vs Costa Rica war. San Marino vs Nauru would be another good one.

[@gups4963]

Seeing this video a year later and am amazed how much in this equation has changed.

[@politurn]

12 sek new record :)

[@casbot71]

Australia almost bought the latest Japanese submarines, but went for the French design instead (due to lobbying). That would be a awkward scenerio if Australia was getting delivery of Japanese subs just before this hypothetical war. Of course Japanese subs have been in Sydney Harbour - historically.

[@ComaDave]

I did all the sums a couple of weeks ago. For the same price as we're paying for these subs (AUD90 billion), we could have bought 3 Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, and a dozen off-the-shelf USN Virginia-class nukesubs...and have more than enough money left over to outfit everything, including F-35B's for the carriers. I'm probably too old to be here for whenever the next war kicks off (and it will), but just like in the 1930's...our successive complacent and myopic governments will end up costing us dearly.

[@w0mblemania]

Australia's defence policies over the last half century have been criminally stupid. The Collins Submarines have been a waste of untold billions. The F-35 is an extremely overpriced underperformer. And now Australia is buying more... tanks. Yes, tanks. Because that's what will stop an Indonesian or Chinese assault...

[@AndyViant]

You mean blatant corruption rather than lobbying. A decision that is further on the treason scale than Benedict Arnold yet no one even lost their job.

[@currawong60911368]

@@ComaDave Hold my beer.....

[@xxstonegamingxx_208]

Blinkov could you do an episode were you explain what type of a military alliance the common wealth is if it even is a military alliance at all, I've always heard that the military's of countries in the common wealth swear to the Queen and that she has authority over them. Does this mean that If one common wealth nation goes to war all its allies join ? This would be an interesting topic to explain. If anyone knows something about this and could help me out it would be great. Great episode as usual blinkov

[@podemosurss8316]

Why aren't the giant robots of the JSDF and their vast experience fighting against Godzilla mentioned in this video? XD Still, great video.

[@davidbarry213]

Australia punches well above it's weight when it comes to military and economy

[@markcoroneos7811]

@Bobo Mbutu 😂😂 care to provide a source for that??

[@bahadir7677]

@@markcoroneos7811 Are you asking for a source regarding Australia's colonial past? srsly? It is almost as absurd as asking for a source regarding the roundness of earth.

[@markcoroneos7811]

@@bahadir7677 stole the land? Yeah blame the brits for that one buddy - it was their idea 😂 criminals? Well originally yes, people sent here who were prisoners with no say in the matter. Australia has dark parts to its history, just like every other nation dude. Which country are you from and we can talk about the shady parts of that history 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bahadir7677]

@@markcoroneos7811 Why are u getting too defensive over this? He just pointed out a fact which you just got so bumfucked over. Get over it, Australia has a colonial past and u dont need to ask for source to know that.

[@markcoroneos7811]

@@bahadir7677 mmm yes im the one thats butthurt obviously 😂 in case the laughy faces didnt tip you off, me asking for a source was a joke. Get over it.

[@danielpaterson6824]

I'd love to see Canada and Denmark duking it out over Hans Island in a full-on war. Regardless, I love your videos, always fascinating!

[@JollyOldCanuck]

If Finland, Sweden, and Norway remain neutral Canada will probably win due to our larger population and economy (can put more funds towards building an army).

[@Eskay1206]

I'd like to see The Vatican vs China in a full on war of propaganda and bullshit

[@danielpaterson6824]

@@JollyOldCanuck true, if it turns into a multi-year war it would be pretty one sided. So let's add some Binkov-style restrictions and say it's only a one year conflict, no outside help, thus limiting it to currently available equipment. The Canadian and Danish airforces have a rough parity and while the Canadian Navy is larger and has subs (kinda), the Danish navy remains debatably newer and more potent (while the RCN waits for the Type 26). The question would be which is better suited for an Arctic role. The Canadian army is a lot bigger, but it wouldn't really be as big a factor in the conflict over the island. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but I think it would be interesting to see a Binkov deep dive into!

[@mikev6046]

@binkov's battlegrounds Would it be possible that you can do a potential P-51D vs Me262? Thanks 👍🏿

[@_Leouch]

5:25 - I saw that ship(class) like few days ago (live) with helicopter on deck.

[@_Leouch]

@John Yeomans quite nice ship

[@rashadbell822]

I said before even watching this would be one boring war their lack of power projection makes a real conflict not even worth it. It would be the “I bet you won’t come here and say that” war

[@mnd7381]

Both have decent weapons though, but not made for attacking one another so far. And they're allies

[@mnd7381]

@GN M do you think Australia needs a large standing army? Less population, less needs. They don't have enemies at their border. And they are not expansionist to even get involved in a conflict alone. They will fight with allies, always. Even they are geographically isolated, Aussies and Kiwis, with the US and NATO in support

[@mnd7381]

@GN M I guess the punchline is china is taking over businesses? Can't see a 20 min video now .... But business is upto a limit dude. They still are part of the Anglosphere and will support the NATO during a conflict. Everyone wants money, but during war, this business will not be there

[@Philbyyyy]

@GN M you think the rest of the world will let China attack Australia and not come help?

[@mnd7381]

@GN M yup?

[@arsidescontreras7855]

Do small countries such as El Salvador vs Honduras.

[@Jack-jz4ls]

Soccer war 2

[@reentrysfs6317]

What about hundirás vs nicaragua

[@ishaanmathur2653]

@@reentrysfs6317 Niger vs Nicaragua

[@abcdpqrs1281]

@@ishaanmathur2653 nwords Vs nwords.

[@abcdpqrs1281]

@Semih Sahin what do you mean?

[@apoorvchauhan6258]

make one on QUAD vs China

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

Next up, Australia vs Canada. The epic saga of which army can be most nice and say sorry to other party, the most.

[@yerlocalpeanutdealer795]

That would be interesting ngl

[@uraniumcranium2613]

Canadian: Im not your guy, buddy. Australian: Im not your buddy, mate.

[@robman2095]

I don’t think aus are known for saying sorry, but wokism is another story, laying waste to the country.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

@@robman2095 Trust me, ideals are all just ruse. No idealist - left or right, are just "all talk and no walk". Now my point is, no country is ever lead astrey by "just talk". So if you are concerned abt ur nation, concentrate on what people are doing. What "work" is leading it ashtray. Treat probelms and problems and if u r interested, go and do the "necessary walk" to solve them. Don't just shit on social media.

[@SuperSnickerS19of88]

Australia’s greatest weapon: geographical isolation.

[@pauldonvito6169]

Shhhhh... Don't tell EVERYONE!!

[@jasoar1563]

I'm certain there is a mutual assistance security treaty between Australia and japan. Certainly edging more towards Allies than enemy in real terms history is violent but the future is bright for the 2 countries together,

[@CheapCheerful]

Yep, Aussies love Japan man. That WW2 stuff is ancient history. We'd go defend Japan from invasion if they asked for our help.

[@theorangeoof926]

It’d be very interesting if you revisited this topic but it was instead Japan invading Australia during WW2, how would this change things?

[@preuen6825]

Nice

[@onereaper8886]

Am I the only one that noticed one of Japan's helicopter carriers is called Hyuga class?!

[@rocket_sensha4337]

No coincidence. They'll be naming all their future aircraft. . . Helicopter carriers after the past ones. In fact many of modern japan vessels carry the namesake of ww2 ones.

[@fluffly3606]

@@rocket_sensha4337, That's because they have thematic naming schemes--like the USN used to have (nudge, nudge)--and there are only so many prefectures, provinces, mountains, types of moon, types of wind, etc. Then again, the only people they're fooling with the "Self-Defence Force" pseudonym are themselves...

[@StreamSonic]

*Fighting between Quad Alliances* China & Russia: "Grab popcorn"

[@davidmoss2576]

A China and Russian alliance would be disaster for the world. Russian pushing west would force the US to commit vast resources. The EU is not prepared to deal with the Russians. The Chinese would make quick work of Taiwan and focus on Japan. The N.K would unleashed on the South and more US could lose our footing their too. Arab nations would likely seize the opportunity to attack Israel. A real world war would break out.

[@dantewar2406]

Egypt vs Ethiopia Dam Crisis, we've been asking for this for so many months come on already

[@Skreezilla]

it is amazing how few know about the Aussie involvement in Vietnam. :(

[@redberries8039]

Do wars that might actually happen. Like a limited objective war between China and the SE Asia sea nations.. with/without the US

[@josephstalin9604]

Without American support for SE Asia. China has the capability to destroy the whole SE Asia alone. Because of its massive navy and air force.

[@mxn1948]

Why? The Chinese coast guard alone outweighs the combined navies of all sea nations. Without the us, it's just a turkey shoot for china.

[@wiryantirta]

You know that meme of the man and the woman looking at each other from their cars as they drive past each other? Yeah that but with RAAF and JASDF pilots in their F-35s.

[@tomorrownomore8060]

Can you make a video about US vs rest of the world I've seen a video about that long time ago but still it's bothere me 😅

[@christopherkopsho70]

Tuvalu vs Morocco I feel like would be a pretty epic clash

[@bentencho]

Aren't those Japanese "helicopter" carriers are designed and capable of carrying F-35's? It would change the level of power projection by Japan.

[@j2m3_raiden5]

Yeah they are being modified to being able to carry F35s.

[@gillettematch3188]

make one about haiti vs nepal millions of people are requesting this battle since ages.

[@chrisansara1843]

When will the Binkov plushies be available again? Asking for a friend.

[@mahyaralinezhad8227]

Very well

[@paperflight5803]

I think even today, JP still has more powerful military forces than Aus.

[@jeffy5020]

Japan is the one who can fight US, Aus is much weaker

[@user-ci7vu7eo9w]

of course japan is stronger than aus.japan invest in millitary now becouse of china not aus.even aus do it becouse of china

[@ghost-mk1lc]

Do if countries try to reclaim there empire like France or the British

[@letssuperfuntime]

Baguette or shepherds pie.

[@gillettematch3188]

the british would be murderstomped by everyone else.

[@rashadbell822]

@@gillettematch3188 they might beat Malta lol

[@villepusa3830]

One by one - possible. All at once - impossible

[@heatherwingenbach782]

Suggestion- the Nordic countries versus the UK and Ireland.

[@hamsterbacke5962]

Nordic countries easy. Uk dosnt habe an real army and their air force is quit small. Just 160 fighter jets and 148 tanks. Sweden alone has 90 jets and 120 tanks. On the sea te royal navy might win but on the other fronts, no Way.

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

You forgot about our wildlife, mate. Particularly the drop bears!

[@mmmmstopmotionkidheis128]

Japan and australia are allies

[@ricardosmythe2548]

For the vast majority of nations fighting an attacking war one on one across a large distance means losing. The US, UK, France, China and Russia are the only real exceptions to that rule in order of force projection capability.

[@user-rf9mx4qf7z]

Even Russia doesn't really have the same capability that the USSR did, it's not a major focus for them. E.g. 1 outdated aircraft carrier. They should still have enough to beat Australia though.

[@tigeriontigerion9112]

Yes, just Today.

[@12kenbutsuri]

If you can see shadows like that, the planes are flying higher than the international space station. lol

[@Leesoldier12]

Hey Binkov, I have an idea for a fictionnal war if you are interested. Could you make a video talking about a fictionnal war between France and Algeria in their current army situation, in which France would try to "take back", sort of speak, it's former territory. Which nation would prevail? Would France succeed in it's second invasion of Algeria, or would Algeria triumph and perhaps even invade France itself?

[@biggiedii4889]

As an Australian, I'd say Japan is the most trusted country in Asia among Australians.

[@kevinar7837]

I'd trust the South Koreans too

[@rodneyfranks2726]

Looks like Japan's military is geared more to attack North Korea and China. It looks like Australia's military is geared more to attack China LOL common theme there.

[@mnd7381]

Of course they're allies. Did you see the QUAD thing? USA, Japan, India, Australia, they all want the same thing And also not just attack alone, I don't think Australia will attack anywhere without allies. They'll always have support

[@chrisdelzell8467]

Funny that. You know it seems like India's military is geared mainly for defending against Pakistan or China , Pakistan's army is geared mainly for attacking India or China, South Korea's army is geared for defending against North Korea or China, and Russia's army is leftovers from when it acted like China. Almost like there's one very specific obstacle to world peace.

[@mnd7381]

@@chrisdelzell8467 Pakistan's military is more on defending I'd say, and India's to attacking Pak lol. And also what about the western military? US is involved almost everywhere, they're geared for everything it seems. And what do you mean by leftovers?

[@rodneyfranks2726]

@@chrisdelzell8467 Good Point!

[@rodneyfranks2726]

@@mnd7381 America's defense is offense. Like Bobby Fischer playing chess ♟️

[@muratcelik2472]

Please could you do a video about the war in papua new Guinea during the world war 2 between japan and australia

[@gillettematch3188]

make one about peru vs chile.

[@jimic9511]

Nicaragua vs Bhutan, we all want this

[@villepusa3830]

@Pro Tengu thats stupid idea. You are so stupid. Andorra would obviosly win!

[@user-gf5vn1gl6r]

🇯🇵💕🇦🇺

[@rub-al-khali4265]

Please do Mexico vs France in 2021. Part two of the 1860-1867 war.

[@jackbryson1951]

Earliest ive ever been to a video

[@Yes-uf8yc]

Do a video on a potential Asian NATO led by the US, Japan, India, and Australia!

[@kristoferalexander7559]

So... The already existing QUAD? lol.

[@knoahbody69]

@@kristoferalexander7559 IKR? I guess youtubers don't have news feeds.

[@kristoferalexander7559]

@@knoahbody69 Must be Gen Z 😂

[@davidsevern2669]

Great video! How does Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Philippians vs China? or something similar like south china sea countries vs China?

[@bbqstation1190]

well christmas and coco island you need to update your info on

[@jak00bspyr72]

It would be great if you could make a simulation of a conflict that actually has a chance of occuring.

[@SmartassX1]

You forgot the usual ending with the flags.

[@gctzx]

This scenario was so pointless it didn't need them.

[@brijekavervix7340]

*The flags smash together and the words 'Nothing happens!' flash across the screen* Happy? ;)

[@gctzx]

@@brijekavervix7340 seems reasonable!

[@user-rf9mx4qf7z]

@@brijekavervix7340 The flags appear on opposite sides of the screen and glare at each other angrily, but never smash together.

[@difficultinterest1582]

Australia has satelite intelligence capability, it's somewhat brand new

[@sovietsheep5051]

Yeah, this episode was not fact checked very well!

[@robman2095]

Australia had no satellites in this scenario because they get most of what they need through the US alliance. While we will increasingly launch our own satellites for our specific needs we also get far more information from the US then we could ever afford to provide for ourselves. Binkov does not make allowance for that because assistance from third parties is not allowed. But that just makes his analysis even more flawed and unrealistic as this satellite information would play a vital role in the outcome.

[@least5560]

Its not though, Honestly i stopped watching after he said Australia has no satellite capabilities Its called Pine Gap - Its a satellite surveillance base smackdab in the middle of Australia, Its operated by the US and AUS governments and its been operational for over 50 years, I has multiple Orion Satellites connected to it that are synced and cover slightly over half the entire planet including the entirety of the European continent/Asian continent/African continent, I would agree to not include if it was solely a US base on lease but its not, Year late but i had to vent, Sorry :/

[@HauntedXXXPancake]

China: Do it ! Do it ! Japan & Australia: Hahaha, You wish !

[@Monsuco]

Binkov needs to give us the showdown we're all really wondering about: could Australia prevail in a third Emu War if it were fought today?

[@eiteiei4063]

Realistically they could stand no chance against the mighty Bob Semples

[@AndyViant]

Hey, leave New Zealand out of this. They're secretly developing an upgrade kit for the Bob Semple and I am literally shaking in fear

[@esashaik7083]

Australia is more worried about a rising Indonesia to its North than worry about Japan.

[@uraniumcranium2613]

Yeah nah

[@AndyViant]

you realize Indonesia is sinking, not rising? they're going to have to spend massive proportion of their GDP relocating their capital from Jakarta.

[@Orion.401]

I love how they had to put (2021) just for clarification

[@evo3s75]

Could you once do modern Dutch vs Japanese army?