What If......

[lesofprimus]

I think America is at the forefront of submarine weapons and control systems, as well as submarine technology..... I got LG's back on this one....

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Same here.

 

[Lightning Guy]

I also forgot to mention that the British SSN force relies upon America for its land-attack capability, i.e. Tomahawks. The British have an excellent submarine force and some very capable commanders, but in terms of equipment, they do take a second seat to America.

 

[Nonskimmer]

I'm certainly not one to knock America's equipment, but I can tell you this about the personnel of the Royal Navy: They make excellent use of what they have (which, for the most part, is of great quality in it's own right.).

The USN submariners are good, but IMO (I've had the opportunity to work with both) the RN submariners are better.
Put British crews in American boats, and you'll have a submarine force that won't be stopped!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

That I will agree with also. The Royal Navy has always had a reputation for the best crews in the world.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

i'll agree with all that has been said here (please note that was not me saying that britian aren't world leaders in a particular field, it's just that the americans are leading thw world more than we are, i'm still a patriot, reall i am.......)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Sure you are, but its not fun when you dont argue the for the British. No I am just kidding. I happen to believe that in the Naval world (what does this have to do with the topic) the US Navy has the best ships but I would agree mostly out of tradition and respect for the Royal Navy that Her Magesty has the best Naval crews.

 

[wmaxt]

i'll agree with all that has been said here (please note that was not me saying that britian aren't world leaders in a particular field, it's just that the americans are leading thw world more than we are, i'm still a patriot, reall i am.......)

I think a lot of people miss the main point of the British/American relationship. It goes both ways ie., Radar, Carrier steam catapults and other items have come from the Brittish and improved in the US market place. Sometimes it goes the other way, which makes it work.

As Partners we rule! Apart we'd suck wind in a lot of areas. I'm glad we are Partners!

 

[cheddar cheese]

Me too! 8)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Cheers another round on me!

 

[Lightning Guy]

I would agree with that. Personally I am somewhat surprised Plan_D hasn't weighed in on this discussion.

 

[plan_D]

Thanks, LG!!!

In fact, I agree with everything that's been said. I just hate it when Americans get too full of themselves as a super-power. There's British who do it too, I just do it when provoked.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

but we have the right to boast some times, we did have the biggest empire the world's ever seen..............

 

[plan_D]

Of course we do. 8)

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

and i won't let anyone forget it..............

 

[cheddar cheese]

Forget what?

 

[plan_D]

That Britain had the largest Empire in history.

 

[cheddar cheese]

Hmmmmm....I see you failed to get the joke...

 

[Lightning Guy]

Emphasis on had . . .

And I would do my best to let everyone know how we whooped ya'll twice . . .

 

[plan_D]

Twice? When was the second time then? I would like to point out how we whooped Americas ass in 1812-15. Tried to take Canada...and FAILED!