41 () posted 2 years ago by Zap_Powerz 2 years ago by Zap_Powerz +42 / -1 12 comments share 12 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Not so. CONUS is not as large as anyone has been led to believe.
Five time zones.
Russia, 11 time zones.
50% of US population on coastlines.
South/ North borders are porous to say the least.
the northern and southern borders are major weakpoints. would be easy for two powerful enemies to squeeze us slowly...
Yes. A pincher move through the middle would break conus in two.
A lot of empty space. Cut the conus down the middle and the coasts are easily handled.
our massive emptiness in the middle of this country may be very hard to defend. its VERY VERY open. no geographical features to save anybody. AT ALL.
It's an Achilles heel.