Hugo Chávez tells Venezuela troops to 'prepare for war' with Colombia - Times Online
Something tells me that the Colombians are battle hardened from years of war and the outcome may not be as favorable to Venezuala as Chavez hopes. Though he may be just toeing the line.
President Chávez of Venezuela told his country yesterday to prepare for war with Colombia, which he accused of being in league with the United States.
Only days after sending 15,000 troops to the volatile border, Mr Chávez, Washington's main enemy in the region, ordered the Venezuelan military and people to prepare to "defend the homeland", claiming that the US planned to use Colombian bases to mount an invasion of his oil-rich nation.....
Colombia
Army 226,352
Navy 30,729
Air 10,150
Reserve Army 54,700
Navy 4,800
Air 1,200
Combat aircraft 117
Submarines 4
Helicopters army 119, air force 114
Source: IISS The Military Balance 2009
Venezuela
Army 63,000 men
Navy 17,500
Air 11,500
National Guard 23,000
Reserve Army 8,000
Combat aircraft 94
Submarines 2
Helicopters army 62, air force 34
Something tells me that the Colombians are battle hardened from years of war and the outcome may not be as favorable to Venezuala as Chavez hopes. Though he may be just toeing the line.