Royal Marine Reacts To Could US military conquer UK if it wanted to?

[@estamnar6092]

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.

[@nissan300ztt]

Yeah well they're threatening to arrest Americans for posting "hateful content". They're trying to become the 51st state

[@johnshaffer3405]

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.

[@aj897]

We are friends but not family.

[@RAL0981]

@@aj897we are like a family we fought and bled together.

[@WillMuny]

@@RAL0981 Family does not threaten to arrest each other for practicing free speech as the British PM has done.

[@TheMeanmarine13]

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.

[@justinklinck6575]

@@TheMeanmarine13 they're not our number one ally right now. Their stockpile is incredibly low.

[@Canthus13]

'shared blood together' sounds like a vampire version of 'had a beer together'.

[@Canthus13]

@@justinklinck6575 So when your friends are broke, they're not your friends?

[@user_0088]

@@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

[@raz4371]

@@justinklinck6575 you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about

[@JohnnyJ223]

Short answer - Yes Long answer - Yes, if it wanted to.

[@jingo2023]

They could conquer the land but not the people, it would be a nightmare.

[@mattiOTX]

​@@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.

[@rinconusmc]

​@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]

​@@rinconusmcthey don't have free speech?

[@rinconusmc]

@@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.

[@Zamiroh]

The one thing I have always admired about the British is you guys have one hell of a fighting spirit.

[@mclovin2408]

I admire Britain because without Britain we never would’ve created the United States.

Yet they allow their population to be replaced with invaders.

[@arcadesurvival8469]

Hell yeah they do. I got to serve with them and they are good people. 🇺🇸

[@Richard-qd8tz]

The last few years in the UK beg to differ.

[@nesseihtgnay9419]

this is old remember, the US navy does carry anti ship missiles now, hint: the Naval strike missile and LRASM.

[@jesusofbullets]

And with the Mako on the horizon, the first real hypersonic cruise missile (the Khinzal is not a real hypersonic missile).

[@Folsomdsf2]

@@jesusofbullets FYI, the khinzal is a hypersonic missile, but it slows down for good reason. The US already has the capability to shoot down something that literally shines like a fucking beacon from miles away on radar. The plasma generated by the friction is EXTREMELY reflective. The US is the only current user of a system that allows interoperation of radar sight for automated ship defenses and target acquisition. They don't SAY this works but the actual 'specs' of the original defense systems are hilarious. Their 'target acquisition' and 'range' are EXACTLY cutoff at mach 5. As in there is 0% chance that number is real and is clearly just pulled out of their ass as at the time it was 'Yah it'll hit anything currently in production anywhere..' yet.. we know that it's range is MUCH further than that. So it acquisition time and lockon. The mako is going to be quite similar with general flight characteristics below generating a plasma sheath, with a dead reckoning mode for the last x amount of time in hypersonic flight. Remember that hypersonic flight will also cause you to be unable to guide it either. It'll be blind because of the plasma sheath disrupting all viable sensors for guidance changes. It'll be pointed at a spot and use intertial guidance to finish the flight.

[@jesusofbullets]

@@Folsomdsf2 The Khinzal is literally just a cut down IRBM that cannot perform evasive maneuvers. If we’re going by that logic, the V2 rocket was the first hypersonic missile. When we say hypersonic, we mean hypersonic cruise, not just in the initial or terminal phase.

[@multiversalsonic1779]

​@Folsomdsf2 if your idea of a hypersonic missle is "any missle that achieves hypersonic velocities at any time in flight", then the US has had hypersonic missles since the late 40's early 50's. But thats not true hypersonic. Hypersonic generally means all the way to impact.

[@traeswann1756]

@Folsomdsf2 The Kinzhal is not a hypersonic missile. It is a ballistic missile that can reach hypersonic speeds. not the same.

[@jasoncordial4730]

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.

[@enriqueromero1980]

only time everyone would come together no matter race or background

[@StephenDelRosario777]

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.

[@jackiebiskan4748]

@@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

[@thomaskitlica5572]

You are obviously a liberal and wouldn't last during war time! You literal crybabies can't even feed yourselves without a grocery store!!!! I provide almost a hundred percent of my food from my property!!!! Please come try!!! My property is protected by large animals and guns so please try!!!!

[@thomaskitlica5572]

​@@jackiebiskan4748you are obviously a softy!!! Enjoy your boyfriend!!!

[@pacmon5285]

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.

[@Mark-ug6fx]

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

[@XTRaptor]

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.

[@A-pp4pk]

Guess you forgot about the revolutionary war where British had more guns, people, skill, power, ships, etc and they lost!!

[@justinklinck6575]

@pacmon5285 Britain was a lot more relevant in the 40's. They don't have sh*t anymore.

[@D91Mart]

I hope so, but if the Brits keep threatening to Arrest US citizens for online comments things might change. 😬

[@DamonLute]

My grandfather was a highly decorated Marine and always had a great respect for the Royal Marines.

[@Tomeh27]

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))

[@Longhauler85]

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. 😉

[@drewwar9344]

I mean I hear you guys like to drink warm beer so to me. It sounds like you need some freedom.😂😂😂

[@ModernCowboy78]

We'd do it for fun lol

[@Jwine95]

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 ;)

[@wellno7179]

@@drewwar9344Your beer tastes like piss and water, I’m alright thanks. 😂

[@jamesspielman3770]

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!)

[@DJSpike-ft9yw]

“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.

[@kyledabearsfan]

Yeah we don't play fair. Fair is for video games.

[@justinklinck6575]

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.

[@kyledabearsfan]

@@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.

[@justinklinck6575]

@kyledabearsfan Even a British General said U.K. couldn't wage a war for more than a few weeks. Stockpile is very low.

[@DJSpike-ft9yw]

@@justinklinck6575 Not to mention those stockpiles would be immediately targeted by US drone and stealth bomber strikes.

[@calebcrandall1652]

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.

[@sfgiantswschamps22]

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.

[@justinklinck6575]

@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.

[@itsmeshay8089]

Absolutely 💯 💯 💯 come to my street ❤😅

[@StephenDelRosario777]

Re tanks- Tell that to the Russian tank crews who get taken out by DIY drones on a daily basis

[@TheMillionairesMind2]

I don't think you realize that tons of citizens have military grade weaponry. Even some of our militias have drones and tanks ​@@justinklinck6575

[@rokthor7032]

​@@justinklinck6575The U.S. Military has multiple weapons and storage depots in every state that have orders to distribute arms and rations to the general population in the event of an invasion. Most of them are probably full of 1970s M16s though knowing our government.

[@thatozarklife]

I would sure hope no one ever finds out

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

The Isle of Man not being part of the UK sounded like a sore subject for you.😊😂😮

[@chungus_khan]

It was an even sorer subject for him when I said the UK couldn't beat the Irish paras & surrendered to them in '99 😂

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

@@chungus_khan the British are a formidable force.

[@coyoboyo]

The Manx are wonderful people!

[@Peter-uw5cq]

What Irish paras? ​@@chungus_khan

[@mclovin2408]

@@jamiesweitzer8469not as formidable as the Irish 💀 or American farmers 💀💀

[@briandelaroy1670]

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.

[@WagonLife]

America has proven that logistically we can move anywhere

[@Mark_Bickerton]

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)

[@indytux]

I think the best you guys could do, would be just go ahead and make pots of tea for when we get there lol

[@johnnymossville]

First off, it never would want to, but if it truly did want to, it could.

[@j03yH]

8 months tops

[@Christianos_Theophile]

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

[@mayeram]

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.

[@joeldykman7591]

I mean, we wouldn't do it of sound mind. We'd need the geopolitical equivalent of a crippling methamphetamine addiction to consider it.

[@Sorain1]

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.

[@Folsomdsf2]

Nah, the more interesting scenario is 'could the US do it alone'. The answer is 'maybe'. It depends on their requirements for surrender of various countries. Canada and Mexico fall in a day and the question is what /kind/ of force is required to stay. Will these countries contribute to the ongoing US war effort? If a defeated country is allowed to merely become a mostly independent vassal that would sit out the rest of the way, the US wins vs the world. If ongoing occupation is required, even 300 million people just aren't enough to occupy that much territory. the five eyes are only a 'threat' in the view of other countries because the US is with them.

[@ericsiskosky2779]

Guerrilla warfare is very difficult to do, when your citizenry are not allowed guns or knives

[@allanbale4133]

@@ericsiskosky2779 agreed, im 55 and a Brit, and if we were invaded by anyone with little more than a sling shot we would struggle to defend against it if for example our armed forces were oversees etc. However we know this and its been a known issue to tackle and overcome since year dot. So we have had a long time to think about it ever since we prepared for a German invasion in WWII, during the war we had a lot of very cleaver people accumulated to help solve issues in the war effort so we had to find them work after the war and many things were proposed and needless to say there are measures in place more so now a days than ever before waiting just like im sure there are in many countries but details I can't give you. Necessity is the mother of all invention or so they say, where their is an issue there is someone with an idea to fix it and if we had a gun in every hand of our citizens then it would never have come to pass, I shudder at that thought.

[@lordjazoijua94]

Clearly someone who can't be bothered to do any research. Let me educate you kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4TadnqZo8x7fJY

[@SnowmanTF2]

Plus this being a five years old video, the UK has cut the military size since it was made.

[@dangermouse9494]

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.

[@Folsomdsf2]

It's worse than that for anyone in the know. Does anyone wonder how we know EXACTLY which ship is in the area when someone turns off their transponder and fucks with things like undersea cables? That we know which merchant ship did it with 0 transponder, or if a submarine does it? The US maintains a connected network that tracks vessels along all strategic paths rofl. They're not oging to shoot the random ship passing through until it tries something nefarious.. but if oyu start a war they just start destroying anything that comes close to these paths that isn't american or their allies. The british would essentially be blind in comparison.

[@chriswebb3183]

I absolutely love your videos as a combat veteran here in the US I love watching you talk about the respect we share with the UK! I have served with UK soldiers and respect their balls greatly!

[@Badco1948]

The USMC would bribe the Royal Marines with their choicest crayons. They'd totally cave.

[@apelcius]

to be fair... that's some prime time bargaining chips for marines... so, it's not like USMC is offering garbage

[@Flakey86]

Good thing we're like brothers. Fought a lot when we were younger, but thick as thieves now.

[@jesselenz5452]

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.

[@davidkirkland3140]

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.

[@Chrisfragger1]

Chill... It's just a hypothetical. You know, like Superman vs Goku.

[@jimhaney6384]

Eh, 215, war of 1812 wasn't very gentlemanly on either side :D

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

I thought it was funny that President Obama would check any Royals for matches when visiting the White House 😂❤🤍💙

[@Longhauler85]

😂😂

[@larrybridgers1823]

The thing is you wouldn't know we were coming. That island would be gone by the time you realize we are there for you.

[@drebbnittle5470]

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.

[@MiaBubbles007]

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” 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@coyoboyo]

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.

[@Jwine95]

That's pretty much it :p and American culture is like... the more we pick on you the more we like you XD

[@Jwine95]

i'm all down for a good "its chewsday innit" joke but at the end of the day i still love my brit friends.

[@JohnBanana935]

@@Jwine95We are exactly the same, the more ruthless, the more we like you 🤣

[@GhostOG-]

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.

[@attackonmars5198]

Yes? Land in the US and it's a different story

[@danbeasteu9785]

Think us and uk are identical on the point of view.

[@deebee4575]

That's why it's called "hypothetical". The video is not about whether they would do it, just hypothetically what it would be like. SMH.

[@waynesevigny2952]

We also have been fighting that war for 20 years

[@xsqatterx]

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

[@str11pes]

probably take 4 hours or so

[@ThelastofNazarick]

Probably take 30 days. The first thirty hours plays out like praying mantis.

[@vampiro4236]

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]

I mean we have McDonalds on just about every city street corner at this point xD

[@vampiro4236]

@@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) 😆

[@thatpunkcatte]

@@vampiro4236 Not sure about other cities but in mine we have two on the same city street haha, and same with Starbucks

[@vampiro4236]

@@thatpunkcatte Alright dangit, we're bringing Chick-Fil-A. 🤣

[@jamiesweitzer8469]

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.

[@METREPOLITIAN]

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.

[@theiceman447]

Your thinking of the Czech's, poles, Aussie, and kiwis. That's why they won the battle of Britain

[@ragingmonk6080]

"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).

[@Idk.lol7689]

@@METREPOLITIAN You wouldn't have been able to do anything without our manufacturing and money.

[@DJSpike-ft9yw]

@@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.

[@Hew.Jarsol]

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.

[@jeremyaudet3810]

plus I'm sure that the Irish would be more than happy to let us land and transport troops and materials across their country

[@thelibertyghost1776]

America has the expertise bro get real. Every country wants to train with the US. We are simply the best.

[@JohnBanana935]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@thelibertyghost1776Don’t forget who gave you everything you know to build from though lol. Britain as a group of nations, heck, even just Scotland and England have 2000 years of consistent combat experience. And they had the mind all that time every time they messed up to rip up the doctrine, make alterations, and go again. Then passed all of that information onto you. The UK has been at war more years than US has even existed. Fought France for 100 years straight. That’s like half of your countries entire existence. A mere teardrop in the ocean of Britain’s rich tapestry of warfare. Expertise isn’t something we’re lacking exactly lmao like I said thousands of years of experience. We both help each other which nobody from either side can complain about. Before WW2 being in the US military was just chilling around some barracks. We had to sharpen your skills up QUICK😅there’s a saying over here when referring to the US military, “all the gear but no idea”. Luckily we have all the ideas to pull from. Lol all fun and games 🤝😂

[@cellamuert]

why would we invade the 51st state

[@pirksaddict]

What does Puerto Rico have to do with anything?

[@cellamuert]

@@pirksaddict shit, 52nd. wait shit, that's canada. 53rd?

[@GuyPipili]

​@@cellamuert😅😂

[@drewwar9344]

​@@cellamuertWhat about the Virgin Islands or America Samoa Or quam Or any of our other territories😂😂😂

[@callmefleet]

0th state if you will

[@mspeer]

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.

[@saryn1829]

Russia and China have entire departments that focus on dividing America. It’s the only surefire way to conquer us.

[@alfonsomacias1569]

Imagine hearing that 6 carrier groups are coming to your shores 😅

[@JbBackFeeble]

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]

@JbBackFeeble yeah duh. Not docking but positioned off your shores but within strike range

[@scobra5941]

@@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.

[@StephenDelRosario777]

In the unlikely event that Winnie the Pooh makes good on his threats, this might not be left to the imagination. 🤣🤣🤣

[@deebee4575]

@@JbBackFeeble your comment was an example of "not getting it".

[@alexisrivera200xable]

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.

[@prrichgaby]

Relations between US and UK would have to deteriorate fatally for this to even happen!

[@deebee4575]

If the UK insists on going left, you never know.

[@Bruce.ItsYourPC]

I think the major question is this, what other European countries would get involved, and who would they support?

[@CrispyOkra]

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]

Absolutely. Either side could possibly take down the other economically, even without physical conflict, depending on the rest of the world's support.

[@Bruce.ItsYourPC]

@@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.

[@ThelastofNazarick]

​@Bruce.ItsYourPC factory capabilities have been outsourced too heavily

[@OriginalLictre]

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.

[@keithbrown640]

One thing you'd have to take into account also is almost 20 percent of the uk as of 2024 are immigrants or refugees so you'd have to take into account of them leaving and not fighting for the uk

[@beausneed9885]

True

[@EO-McLoud]

I dont think theres a single country who dosent have plans for every improbable but possible scenario ever.

[@perennem_equitem_57]

I don't know, russia lies alot.

[@deebee4575]

As far as logistics, the US is basically the best logistics corporation on the planet who happens to fight some wars now and again. They would have little trouble landing wherever they wanted to in the UK.

[@deraxelturrelkeign]

@13:00 Could America invade Euro... and we're done.

[@HigginsBiggins]

Europe is much different, people underestimate France, Poland and turkiye

[@Loadstamler]

It would be nuclear warfare. Without nukes it would be like Vietnam. Numbers don't beat toughness. Not saying that usa military isn't tough, but it comes down to the average civilian in the end.

[@user-jason90706]

We would never do that to our own English people. We may disagree on somethings but we're still family❤

[@Bea-Dubya]

We may speak a similar language but most of us aren’t of English blood.

[@CouncilBoulware]

​@Bea-Dubya hard to believe I'm Black and my ancestry has a high percentage of English DNA go figure

[@advictoriam466]

I had to subscribe after that Boudica and Roman analogy. Great reaction video.

[@willleaver6698]

you should watch infograpghics us vs the world

[@jesusmaryandjoseph6]

JUST GOT MY UK PASSPORT IN ADDITION TO MY AMERICAN PASSPORT, I'D FIGHT FOR BOTH, BROTHERS UNTIL THE END OF TIME

[@rossh3327]

as a brit without any military experience or weapons, if this were to come to pass and we were invaded... i would fight to my last breath

[@theatrain3568]

Me at 0:00 "Oh look, we won!" 😂

[@ronwatson4135]

As a Texan who spent 27 years as an Expat, I can truly say this. The Brits would be formidable until their supplies ran out. Like the old saying --- *It is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.* The Brits would fight to the last bullet and then start looking for sticks and stones to fight on.

[@OldRancher]

I really hate this video, the thought of attacking the UK is beyond measure. No way the American people would even allow this scenario.

[@drewwar9344]

I mean touch our boats and the gloves are off 😂😂😂

[@blademaster2390]

Hence why the scenario is hypothetical.

[@NorthernXY]

I think a more interesting/complex question is, "Why would the US and UK go to war?".

[@FURYAutoWorx]

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.

[@blademaster2390]

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.

[@random1234100]

It’s a bit of a silly question not because it’s a definite yes or no but because it’s such a silly thing to entertain given the twos relationships with one another.

[@JesseOsborn-x4g]

I can't think of 1 democracy declaring war on another democracy

[@kenneth9874]

Do you think that the uk is a democracy?

[@Someone74735]

The US is a Republic

[@JeffreyThomas-ol6vu]

I don't understand why they would put out a hypothetical situation like this, our soldiers and the British soldiers are one in the same, we have been allies for so long and fought together, we have spilled blood together, we love our British brothers and sisters so much that I just never see any scenario where this would happen, we respect each other far too much for this to ever happen.

[@FobbyAzn]

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.

[@JohnBanana935]

That’s all well and good untill you reach Scotland… the Romans built a wall to keep us back!🤣 all fun and games 🤝

[@Tbarse]

We're close because we're a former colony. It is quite interesting to note that you essentially called out why we were able to successfully fight off the British back in the 1700s. Part of it was a Geurilla component, complementing the symmetrical component, the logistics of trans atlantic shipping in the time period, and the fact that the Rebels pretty much ran to every person with an Issue with Great Britain at the time period and basically said 'Hey, we're fighting them, you should get involved' and just ramped up pressure until Parliament was open to negotiation.

[@scotunotee707]

The U. K. Is the U. S.’s great grandfather. We would never raise a finger towards you.

[@redgeneral5792]

The HIMARs firing from the Anchorage makes me proud to be an American. Brings a tear to my eye.

[@lukenovak2494]

As much trash as people talk about Britain's army. Let's not forget the SAS is the OG OG of spec ops.

[@FGYT1]

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

[@lukenovak2494]

@FGYT1 I never said the SAS would win lol just stated they are the originators for special oppositions. That's all lol

[@ryanharrison1392]

@@FGYT12000 UKSF at the least (also SAS is over double that atm)

[@dug3754]

We gave you Brits our trident 2 missiles. Each of your 4 vanguard submarines can carry up to 192 nuclear warheads each-depending on the warheads used

[@JohnBanana935]

Yup I’m Scottish they are located not far from me.. thanks 🙏 😂🤝

[@dug3754]

@ well don’t use em on us😛

[@AdamG-ASR]

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.

[@SighNaps]

"The best Britain could hope for would be a roughly equal kill ratio in the air" *Faint sounds of the F22 shouting and banging on locked hangar door in the distance*

[@traeswann1756]

Maybe with lots of inflight refueling if we assume no bases in Europe. The kid doesn't have carrier legs.

[@SighNaps]

@@traeswann1756 I see you're a fan. The problem with the kid is landing on the flight deck. I would think that at least part of the initial cruise missile barrage would be used to secure at least one air strip in Ireland (if the ROI didn't immediately vote to cooperate with the promise of independence and reclamation of land) and that solves that. Kid is loaded onto ship, kid leaves ship and never has to land on it's deck.

[@traeswann1756]

@@SighNaps Not for the need to argue but what do you do with the aircraft carriers after the launch of the Raptors?

[@SighNaps]

@@traeswann1756 The US has more storage space on it's carriers than it does F-22s. The simplest solution would be to divide them amongst several carriers. Once they've departed, aircraft such as the F-18 that have more versatile ranges can replace them.

[@jessicataylor4071]

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🤷‍♀️

[@johnny13x2]

Honestly love Binkov, you should do more of his content

[@forestmichael3518]

Try better questions. We are allies with history and ancestors!

[@wiilli7685]

Good video. It will NEVER happen for we’re brothers. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧💯💯💯💯

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

How did you end up dual citizen? Just curious. Pretty cool man.

[@randomdude2546]

He has US wife

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

@@randomdude2546 ah. Thanks for the info!

[@otakuvillain6829]

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.

[@TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine]

The British are coming! The British are coming!

[@putzthewondersloth]

One factor not touched upon would be the loss of food. They import nearly half their food. Even without a blockade, there would be a significant lack of imports to the UK. True they could use the Chunnel, but I question how long the English opening would survive.

[@Rod-Wheeler]

Check out America against the world.

[@Conrrad1]

U.S. Just need a black man with an Arabic accent contact British Command to have every UK's officers arrest all of their own forces 😂

[@Hariom-f9m]

Nah man that would only let them grape chil*ren

[@SuperDaveNW]

As a proud American, I can honestly say, America would never have a reason to go to war with the UK. Both countries have a great relationship and reasonable leaders.

[@RickeySnyder-b5f]

It's 2 countries that fought a lot of wars together so many both sides know each others every move before it happens

[@oldmusclecars9419]

Could we, yes, would we, never. That would be like beating up your father who loves you.

[@colorblind_98]

One thing not mentioned (so far) is the U.S. non active fleet, there’s a lot of older ships that could be brought back relatively quickly, and still today, The battle ships would dominate in sea to sea fighting.

[@aj897]

5:30 No American is scared of the British lmao, quit yapping.

[@RobertArmstrong-l4r]

I like the Boudica analogy, the Iceni were fierce fighters and made Rome ern it the hard way

[@chungus_khan]

Was it Neros men that took her & her daughters booties..? 🤔

[@andrevanrooyen2982]

Doesn't have to ,the UK is already a colony of the US.

[@wb6162]

Absolutely not, I don't think we could. The UK has been proving for a thousand years they will never give up or give in. They are just too smart, they would turn something around on the US that no one ever thought of. I for one am glad we are good friends.

[@JohnBanana935]

That is one thing as a Scot I will compliment ourselves on, even when things went wrong, we had the mind to rip up the doctrine, make amendments, and go again. We are an island that soaked up centuries of invasions from all of histories greatest empires and warriors, and in turn inherited all of their genes rolled into one. Well the English have anyway. Us Scots have never been conquered😋The Romans built a wall to keep us back!! They had a name for the Scottish and when translated from Latin was something like “nasty little Britons”🤣Haven’t been successfully invaded in the last 1000 years. Of course we will always have a trick up our sleeve and a reaction of total insult and disgust, at anyone who thinks they’ve got the mettle required to challenge us to a duel, till the last breath. But, quantity is a quality all in itself, plus we probs give all of our intelligence to you. So yeah, we’d be fucked in the end🤣I’m sure glad we are friends too. Actually, one of my very best friends on this planet is from Michigan. Used to live here for work. Known him around 12 years. We have been tight PlayStation buddies since he went home😂For Christmas we just sent each other a care package of local snacks lol. That’s my dawg🤜

[@aidenrichardson1450]

Nana uk has one thing the USA doesn’t “road men” they are unstoppable if you piss them off

[@dylanplyler2637]

*fortunate son starts playing when the apaches come over the tree line*

[@Exotos]

Much respect to our UK brothers. There's a reason Britain dominated the world for over 100 years, and though they don't have that level of power anymore, that spirit is still in their DNA.

[@brodytaylor1671]

In the rules, we have a year and we have B2 stealth bombers and beef that produce B1 bombers, though cost may be hitting for the targets.We burn out of ammo before we ran over bombs

[@robertj377]

In Iraq, we rescued Brits, and Brits rescued us. Love those guys. Their chow hall sucked, though.

[@FinalRepublic]

US fighting the UK would be like a son fighting his father, just feels wrong.

[@RicoRaynn]

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.

[@nerothelost9605]

Yes. It would be over in a week

[@VlxWIZzZARDxlV]

1:08 that's a good point 😂😂😂

[@minecraftone4770]

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.

[@BrianYerton]

We are in so many ways the same people. We came from you. We just wanted to be free.

[@JohnBanana935]

Yeah I’m Scottish, one of my best friends on this Earth of 10+ years is from Michigan. He used to live over here for work and ever since he went home, we’ve stayed tight PlayStation buddies😂 We are really similar. For Christmas we’ve just sent each other a care package of local snacks. Love that dude. My granny was very fond of him. Spoke to him more than me whenever I took him round! Told him off a time or two too😂 On the freedom thing, picture it like it is now. We are not very fond of our current government. Not quite to the extremes of back then but you know what I’m saying. It was never anything to do with monarchy like a lot of Americans assume/think it was. It would be like if right now a bunch of us just got insanely tired of it, and fucked off to start our own country. The issue boiled down to like a mere few horrible bigwigs in parliament. In this day and age the UK government wouldn’t send the army on their behalf to hurt us though I’d imagine, which is nice lol. The British public would be on our side like they were for you back then. Really if you put yourself in their shoes, it was our actual brothers, sisters, aunties, nephews that set sail for pastures new. It kinda upsets me when I hear Americans that actually hate us. It wasn’t us, the people. You were us away from home and we were rooting for you too. You guys turned out awesome, nice work agent ancestors 😎👍