Thursday, January 27, 2011

A 2020 Scenario In The Pacific Rim

Chinese soldiers of the People's Liberation Army prepare for an honor ceremony for U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates as he arrives at the Bayi building in Beijing, Jan. 10, 2011. Gates met with Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie and his staff at the ministry and held a press conference there. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison

Red Storm Rising II–Pacific Rim 2020 -- ELP Defens(c)e Blog

Air Power Australia has released a possible future scenario that reads like Red Storm Rising except that it takes place in the Pacific Rim in the year 2020.

It is pretty good reading. I disagree with it slightly in that no matter what, the Chinese would not hit Guam. Reason? Even though it is not a state, it is considered U.S. soil. If anything, the Chinese would put up a barcap to minimise Guam. They can get their message accross without hitting Guam.

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My Comment: I love these `what if` scenarios .... read it all.

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