algy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Now hang on! didn't they lose in the last war, some navy in disguise as the 'Japanese Self Defence Force', note the brand new 'Flat Decks'! Very patriotic and stirring stuff!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPThwUucJUw&feature=related LIST OF SHIPS IN THEIR NAVY. Need a bit of patience as it is quite a long list!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Reminds me a bit of Gilbert and Sullivan with a dash of the two ronnies and monty python for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Not sure what your point is, but they spend more on defence than we do, so they have better ships, probably being close to China has something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Not sure what your point is, but they spend more on defence than we do, so they have better ships, probably being close to China has something to do with it. What the BH do you mean "Not sure what your point is" I thought it would be obvious, they were one of the major players that lost WWII, they are supposed to have a 'Home Defence Force' judging by the modern equipment that could probably put our navy to shame!, looks pretty good for a fighting marine force that is supposed to be capped and consist of small ships to protect invasion, they could fight full scale naval battles and invade with the equipment at their disposal, Oh! and plenty more in their shipyards being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 The Japanese defence force is an extension of the Police force, they are a major ally in the Pacific of the USA, they have been spending lots of money in the last 15 years as the Chinese are spending more on Chinese armed forces. If the UK was near China, I think the UK would be spending more on defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 It does seem to be a very good idea though...start a Basil Fawlty & lose ,then for the next 40 years dominate the world's trade markets with your nice products as part of the reparation benefits,just like the jackbooted bankers & businessmen marching through Europe. Just do your pennance under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam & Britannia then re arm gradually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 The Japanese defence force is an extension of the Police force, they are a major ally in the Pacific of the USA, they have been spending lots of money in the last 15 years as the Chinese are spending more on Chinese armed forces. If the UK was near China, I think the UK would be spending more on defence. I am completely aware of the Japanese Constitution article 9 of Japan’s constitution stemming from the Potsdam Treaty after Japan's capitulation in WWII, that begins by stating "The Japanese people forever renounce war." It goes on to state that "land, sea and air forces, as well as other war potential will never be maintained." They have a fine fleet for a pascifist nation, that is what I was pointing out!. PS. If the Chinese did decide to attack, not much they or anyone else including the americans could do about it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 If the UK had to share waters with the Chinese, how big would our navy be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted October 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 If the UK had to share waters with the Chinese, how big would our navy be? Knowing about our present policy on defence about what we have now!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 If we were in Japan's position, we would have joined a Chinese "Common Market" long ago, and agreed a free movement of labour agreement; so the Chinese workers could occupy the Country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 If the UK was off the Chinese coast, and with our defence policy being as it is we would have gone the same way as Nepal , can't blame the Japanese for building up their defences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 With All the Chinese takeaways and restaurants there would be no point in worrying. They could bump us off at will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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