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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 16:46:01 GMT
Well the navy has the Marines, the air force probably the parachute forces and the army, well they have simply ask nicely to get a ride from the navy and air force. The army has its own fleet of planes for air support and logistics. The service have several sub-branches which are: Air force: fighter command, bomber command, support command, parachute regiments and logistic command. Army: infantry, armour, support (which includes everything from scouts to artillery), logistics and air support. Navy: submarine, surface, fleet air arm. Marine: infantry, support, recon and air support. But even then, the Dutch war effort relies a lot on its navy in the Pacific and in Europe, something they are very keen to remind everyone else of. The obvious answer to that is ask them where they were in North America or the Middle East. Seems to me the Dutch Commonwealth armed forces look a lot like the British force of World War II. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 16:59:20 GMT
The army has its own fleet of planes for air support and logistics. The service have several sub-branches which are: Air force: fighter command, bomber command, support command, parachute regiments and logistic command. Army: infantry, armour, support (which includes everything from scouts to artillery), logistics and air support. Navy: submarine, surface, fleet air arm. Marine: infantry, support, recon and air support. But even then, the Dutch war effort relies a lot on its navy in the Pacific and in Europe, something they are very keen to remind everyone else of. The obvious answer to that is ask them where they were in North America or the Middle East. Seems to me the Dutch Commonwealth armed forces look a lot like the British force of World War II. It was the inspiration yes, if you want to reorganise it feel free to do so. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 17:02:34 GMT
Seems to me the Dutch Commonwealth armed forces look a lot like the British force of World War II. It was the inspiration yes, if you want to reorganise it feel free to do so. Of course we have to use Dutch words for it like for fighter Command, also by what date did the air force become a separate service from the army. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 17:11:34 GMT
It was the inspiration yes, if you want to reorganise it feel free to do so. Of course we have to use Dutch words for it like for fighter Command, also by what date did the air force become a separate service from the army. Naturally. The air corps split from the army in 1922, they made an attempt to also take Control of the fleet air arm but failed because half the navy threathened to go on strike. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 17:16:07 GMT
Of course we have to use Dutch words for it like for fighter Command, also by what date did the air force become a separate service from the army. Naturally. The air corps split from the army in 1922, they made an attempt to also take Control of the fleet air arm but failed because half the navy threathened to go on strike. Now you are borrowing from the RAF, because they also wanted to control the Fleet Air Arm or lets call it simply the Commonwealth Naval Aviation Service, or is that not a good name. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 17:48:00 GMT
Naturally. The air corps split from the army in 1922, they made an attempt to also take Control of the fleet air arm but failed because half the navy threathened to go on strike. Now you are borrowing from the RAF, because they also wanted to control the Fleet Air Arm or lets call it simply the Commonwealth Naval Aviation Service, or is that not a good name. Considering Britian invented many Things about carrier doctrine, how can I not borrow from them? Yes, I think Naval Aviation Service is a good name. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 18:18:38 GMT
Now you are borrowing from the RAF, because they also wanted to control the Fleet Air Arm or lets call it simply the Commonwealth Naval Aviation Service, or is that not a good name. Considering Britian invented many Things about carrier doctrine, how can I not borrow from them? Yes, I think Naval Aviation Service is a good name. Does the Commonwealth Air force have several parachute divisions. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 18:23:34 GMT
Considering Britian invented many Things about carrier doctrine, how can I not borrow from them? Yes, I think Naval Aviation Service is a good name. Does the Commonwealth Air force have several parachute divisions. Yes, they currently have around fourty divisions stationed in various bases. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 18:33:28 GMT
Does the Commonwealth Air force have several parachute divisions. Yes, they currently have around fourty divisions stationed in various bases. The air force, that is a lot, not even the RAF had more than 2 during World War II, ore are you taking about the army. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 18:37:54 GMT
Yes, they currently have around fourty divisions stationed in various bases. The air force, that is a lot, not even the RAF had more than 2 during World War II, or are you taking about the army. The Dutch have realised the usefullness of paratroopers earlier and is planning to use them in the invasions of British Argentina and Lousiana. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 18:40:06 GMT
The air force, that is a lot, not even the RAF had more than 2 during World War II, or are you taking about the army. The Dutch have realised the usefullness of paratroopers earlier and is planning to use them in the invasions of British Argentina and Lousiana. So 40 divisions, are they a mix of air landing divisions, airfield divisions and parachute divisions like the Germans had in World War II. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 18:46:16 GMT
The Dutch have realised the usefullness of paratroopers earlier and is planning to use them in the invasions of British Argentina and Lousiana. So 40 divisions, are they a mix of air landing divisions, airfield divisions and parachute divisions like the Germans had in World War II. Yes. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 22, 2016 18:50:24 GMT
So 40 divisions, are they a mix of air landing divisions, airfield divisions and parachute divisions like the Germans had in World War II. Yes. Then the army must be way bigger. |
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Post by eurowatch on Aug 22, 2016 18:58:36 GMT
Then the army must be way bigger. Remember that the Dutch Commonwealth is a world spanning empire and needs lots of troops to protect their interests, for that they have the resources and manpower of Brazil and India to use. The Royal Army is also filled With troops from colonies which don't have their own army. Royal Army: 1st army, stationed in the United Provinces. 3rd army, stationed in New Holland. 4rd army, stationed in Abyssinia. 5th army, stationed in Indonesia. 7th army, stationed in India. 8th army, divided between Hainan and Formosa. 10th army, stationed in India. 11th army, stationed in Angola. 12th army, stationed in Mozambique. 14th army, divided between Java and New Zeeland, with some troops deployed on the Tasman Islands. |
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Post by lordroel on Aug 23, 2016 2:59:47 GMT
Then the army must be way bigger. Remember that the Dutch Commonwealth is a world spanning empire and needs lots of troops to protect their interests, for that they have the resources and manpower of Brazil and India to use. The Royal Army is also filled With troops from colonies which don't have their own army. Royal Army: 1st army, stationed in the United Provinces. 3rd army, stationed in New Holland. 4rd army, stationed in Abyssinia. 5th army, stationed in Indonesia. 7th army, stationed in India. 8th army, divided between Hainan and Formosa. 10th army, stationed in India. 11th army, stationed in Angola. 12th army, stationed in Mozambique. 14th army, divided between Java and New Zeeland, with some troops deployed on the Tasman Islands. I would assume that those who serve in the 1st army like to parade around in their uniforms while those in the 7th army wonder what they do in the backwater of the commonwealth. |
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