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Originally Posted by Olefin
That right there makes it pretty clear that Aruba didn't get nuked. And that big group of pirates is probably needed because of the Marines that are still at Aruba - you don't need that many men to take on a platoon of militia and some local cops.
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So if Aruba is not nuked then any attacker, minus the French who do have the firepower will get a nasty surprise when they approach the island of Aruba.
Also i was think at the time of the war the Royal Netherlands Navy had about 22 frigates and 19 minehunters in service, what would the combat loss be for them as i would inmangen with the main naval base of Den Helder in range of French air strikes some of the Royal Netherlands Navy remaining schips would go to Aruba where they would be somewhat safer.