Five of the most popular books in the who would win. Canada and the american revolution museum of the american. That time the us almost went to war with canada politico. However, it is worth to note that throughout the entire period of the socalled cold war, usa managed to build approximately 70,000 nuclear warheads. Also, our canada s military doesnt have a ton of offensive vehicles like tanks and jets last i heard we sold a bunch to germany. Also, our canadas military doesnt have a ton of offensive vehicles like tanks and jets last i heard we sold a bunch to germany. This is attributable, in part, to leaders willing to depart from a formulaic approarch to strategy and tactics, and to address the military situation as it actually was. War plan red first set out a description of canadas geography, military resources, and transportation and went on to evaluate a series of possible preemptive american campaigns to invade canada in several areas and occupy key ports and railways before british troops could provide reinforcement to the canadiansthe assumption being that britain would use canada as a staging point. This means the united states has a vested interest in the canadien. Even if canada did win they would not try to counterattack to take over us because the uss army have 145,212,012 available manpower and canada has 15,789,816 available manpower and neither one of them would attack each other there allies canada declared war on japan. After the war ended in 1919, canadian military brass looked to assess their own preparedness for another world war fought closer to home, and commissioned war hero buster brown no relation to the shoe to create a war plan for invading the u. Ok i love canada but they dont have any nuclear weapons and america have many plus they have many allies. The war that canada won michael white opinion the guardian.
Excluding reserves and forced conscriptions of course. Well, canada has around 67000 people active in the military. Tug of war is one of the simplest games, relying solely on physical strength. The war also involved those living in what is now canada, including. In their adulation of the accomplishments of the greatest generation, americans have forgotten why world war ii ended so well. World war i, which gave america a new place among the worlds most powerful nations, sent these fears to a new high. The story of the 25th battalion nova scotia regiment, canadian expeditionary force, 19141919. The plan further assumed that britain would probably use its base in canada as a. Even if canada did win they would not try to counterattack to take over us because the uss army have 145,212,012 available manpower and canada has 15,789,816 available manpower and neither one of them would attack each other there allies. That was the strategy employed by britain against the us in the war of 1812. And it has prompted a call from at least one canadian defence expert for. Mackenzie king, announced the cabinets decision to declare war on japan.
How the american women codebreakers of wwii helped win the war a new book documents the triumphs and challenges of more than 10,000 women who worked behind the scenes of wartime intelligence. No wonder britain and the us prefer that their shambolic hostility in the war of 1812 stay forgotten. The military history of canada comprises hundreds of years of armed actions in the territory encompassing modern canada, and interventions by the canadian military in conflicts and peacekeeping worldwide. Canada is a friendly ally, but its not a strong ally that brings something to the table. Canadas involvement in world war ii is often understated.
During the second world war, canadian industries manufactured war materials and other supplies for canada, the united states, britain, and other allied countries. Three countries with so much in common that cant agree on anything. How the american women codebreakers of wwii helped win the. Dont worry, the us would win a nuclear war with russia. If a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. May 19, 2012 the book was interesting and makes the case that canada was decisively more successful in the great war than the other allies. Im sorry, but the us is canadas most valuable ally, militarily speaking.
While the official name is usa canada war, most americans refer to it as the uscanadian war. A good read is the book which teh movie was based off of, jarhead. If it was a real fight itd be like a demented rottweiler taking on a labradoodle puppy. If the us and canada were to go to war today, who would win. Mar 07, 2009 russia and china would have an advantage though, alot more troops, however its not how many troops that decide who wins the war, but whose the best at war. Aug 29, 2018 the united states would go on to win important victories at new orleans, baltimore and lake champlain, but the last of its troops left canada in 1814 after evacuating and blowing up fort erie. If the russianschineise landed on our shores, think about it for a minute. This is attributable, in part, to leaders willing to depart from a formulaic approarch to strategy and tactics, and to address the military situation as it. I will argue that the european union would defeat the united states of america in a war. The united states is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 73% of exports and 63% of imports. American civil war and canada the canadian encyclopedia. Jul 05, 2017 united states usa vs canada who would win army military comparison. United states usa vs canada who would win army military comparison. Canada vs usa war simulation 2018 historicaloracle.
For thousands of years, the area that would become canada was the site of sporadic intertribal conflicts among aboriginal peoples. A war between the us and canada could only take place in the form of a us invasion. Canada has lost 1 soldiers in afghanistan since the mission began in early 2002. This is what will happen if a nuclear missile is launched. The king approved canada s declaration of war in the following proclamation issued on december 8, 1941. The book was interesting and makes the case that canada was decisively more successful in the great war than the other allies. If the us and canada were to go to war today, who would. Mayer is the chair of the history department at duquesne university. There are a lot of canadians working in the us, so considering the size of canada and the. The result of the conflict was a draw after 14 days of war.
Yes, american armed forces triumphed over the forces of fascism, sending hitler, mussolini, and tojo into the dustbin of. United states usa vs canada who would win army military. The united states of america and their neighbors canada have declared war against each other. Canada stays out of everyones way and everyone leaves canada alone. We should also bear in mind that united states are also the only nation that ever used nuclear weapon in military conflict. The communist chinese government concealed the severity of the coronavirus outbreak. Goodhumored canadians call it the war of naves toe, coined by now canadian president adam sutler. I expect good conduct and proper spelling and grammar to be used. It can also be harrowing to watch, especially if youre rooting for your. The animosity goes back to the war of 1812, when troops from canadathen a british colonymarched to washington, d. New history documents canadas surprising role in u. The war that canada won this article is more than 7 years old. However, a us invasion of canada would involve some difficult problems.
Note, this is not bashing usa at all, everyone knows usa is the only military superpower. Note that this book assumes that you already have a fairly good understanding of the overall history of world war ii. Giant squid, one that wasnt shown in the original set, lobster vs. The king approved canadas declaration of war in the following proclamation issued on december 8, 1941. Jan 05, 2017 the american civil war 186165 was fought between the northern union states and the southern confederate states, which withdrew from the united states in 186061. This reference to the war of 1812 was a response to an article by thenpresident of the us, nave saikiliah, in which he gloats about a battle that he. As such, it confidently declared war on canada on april 11, 2008. In a hypothetical war, the united states would most certainly ally with canada. Do not buy this book if you dont want your 7 year old telling you who would win every one of.
Harriet beecher stowe based uncle toms cabin, the book abraham lincoln said caused the war, on an escaped slave living in canada. India doesnt have that great of special forces and they dont have technology as good as canada. The usa, encouraged by the fact that the president of canada at that time, faltnor, had very few appearances in public, was willing to test its military strength. War plan red first set out a description of canadas geography, military resources, and transportation and went on to evaluate a series of possible preemptive american campaigns to invade canada in several areas and occupy key ports and railways before british troops could provide reinforcement to the canadiansthe assumption being that britain would use canada. Canada, therefore, as well as the united states, still grappled with revolutionary dilemmas after americas war of independence. Well, as its not an actual war, were not really sure. The us military is so much more powerful and the us has basically every advantage over canada. In todays animated educational cartoon we take a look at if south american and canada could team up and take down the usa. Canadians buy more goods from the united states than from china, japan and the united. What would happen if a tyrannosaurus rex and a velociraptor met each other. Joint army and navy basic war plan red was one of the colorcoded war plans created by the. Historians in britain often see it as a minor theatre of the napoleonic wars, while historians in the united states and canada see it as a war in its own right.
In 1960, the amount of warheads stored by americans exceeded 30,000. Confederate dead by a fence on the hagerstown road. Anyone who is saying that canada would be no help is wrong, canada has great technology and would be a great assit. Canada is somewhat poorly armed compared to the united states, which isnt to. In the late evening of december 7, 1941, the canadian prime minister, w. Will the usa go to war with russia using nuclear weapons. Jun 21, 2018 the animosity goes back to the war of 1812, when troops from canadathen a british colonymarched to washington, d. Sep 02, 2012 the war that canada won this article is more than 7 years old. Historians in britain often see it as a minor theatre of the napoleonic wars, while historians in the united states and canada see it as a war in its own right from the outbreak of war with napoleonic france, britain had enforced a. If the united states were in a war with canada, there wouldnt be any countries willing or able to resist us forces. The united states would go on to win important victories at new orleans, baltimore and lake champlain, but the last of its troops left canada in 1814 after evacuating and blowing up fort erie. Jul 25, 2019 if a war broke out between the united states and china, the clash between two of the worlds most powerful militaries would be horrific. Who would win books, complete set 23 titles book series for kids.
Im no expert, but i have studied canadian and american defense policy a canadian naturally must take an interest in the united states and the like a good deal. The war of 1812 was a conflict fought between the united states and the united kingdom, with their respective allies, from june 1812 to february 1815. We have 100,000 troops of pure firepower, and jtf2. The war left cities in ruins, shattered families and took the lives of an estimated 750,000 americans. Mar 05, 2010 the usa would win although i dont think the commonwealth of nations wouldnt take it to lightly and they may enter and help canada although the only to major threats in the commonwealth are the uk and india. Americas military superiority the hardpower backbone of its global. India doesnt have that great of special forces and they dont have technology as. Usa vs south america and canada who would win youtube. But i do start to wonder, is usa really that powerful as many people imagine it is, but chairman mao say usa is just a paper tiger. An alarming new analysis of the united states ability to fight and win a war with. Jun 24, 2002 in a war canada vs america would would win. I would like to have the full set as advertised and not duplicates.