You mean there will be another "SHOCK AND AWE" just like the one that was so successful in Iraq - 9 years ago?
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If cornered, the Yanks could do "Shock and Awe" X 10,000. I'm surprised anyone could doubt this.
The ship in your OP carries more attack helicopters than Australia owns plus some Harriers which could penetrate the defenses of all but a few nations. A single carrier group could overwhelm most nations if the Fleet Admiral was given unlimited authority.
