America has never had to fight a defensive battle against an invading force, period*. Yes, they’re one of the most tactically advanced armies in the world, but they win through sheer force. “Shock and awe” wasn’t a joke. Ukraine can’t do that. They don’t have the equipment for it, but more importantly they aren’t just fighting to reclaim, but also to preserve. Yeah they could throw everything and everyone at Russia and probably win quicker, but the costs wouldn’t be worth it.
*ok, maybe you could argue the Civil War or the War of 1812, but that was 200 years ago
Also depends if you count our colonies or not. We got absolutely trashed by Japan in the Phillipines and Guam in the early war. Also an honorable mention for the Aleutian campaign.
America has never had to fight a defensive battle against an invading force, period*. Yes, they’re one of the most tactically advanced armies in the world, but they win through sheer force. “Shock and awe” wasn’t a joke. Ukraine can’t do that. They don’t have the equipment for it, but more importantly they aren’t just fighting to reclaim, but also to preserve. Yeah they could throw everything and everyone at Russia and probably win quicker, but the costs wouldn’t be worth it.
*ok, maybe you could argue the Civil War or the War of 1812, but that was 200 years ago
Also depends if you count our colonies or not. We got absolutely trashed by Japan in the Phillipines and Guam in the early war. Also an honorable mention for the Aleutian campaign.