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Originally Posted by Legbreaker
Each and every time a carrier has headed into danger the US has had to call upon allies to fill this role. Allies which may not always be around. Take Australia as one example. Although allied, Australia is not part of NATO, so in the Twilight world, would not have been there to help. Same goes for New Zealand. Might not be particularly powerful navies on their own but they fill a vital gap in US capability.
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I like to point out that in the Twilight world the USN would have 51 FFG-7 Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates and about 40 Knox class firgate, 2 Brooke Class Frigate, and 1 Garica Class Frigate in reserve that could be pressed into service.
Not to meation NATO's Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) plus addtion UK and Canadian Assets