In the title a bit, but was thinking over how stretched British/Commonwealth forces were in World War II and wondered how they'd do against each of the Axis nations in an individual war? Handwaving the causes and so on, would it be as good as I'm taking it?
Germany - The hardest opponent to face and actually inflict a defeat upon. Mostly be a conflict in the air and on the sea with Germany's less than stellar leadership giving them the edge although the U-Boats would cause havoc for a while.
Italy - The problems with Italy's own armed forces would probably see them booted out of North Africa in very short order and Italy itself under threat within a few years.
Japan - This would be a long, bloody campaign which the British and Commonwealth troops would probably go into China for. A steady victory for British and other forces, although Japan would make them pay for each bit of ground.
Thoughts? Any disagreements?
Germany - The hardest opponent to face and actually inflict a defeat upon. Mostly be a conflict in the air and on the sea with Germany's less than stellar leadership giving them the edge although the U-Boats would cause havoc for a while.
Italy - The problems with Italy's own armed forces would probably see them booted out of North Africa in very short order and Italy itself under threat within a few years.
Japan - This would be a long, bloody campaign which the British and Commonwealth troops would probably go into China for. A steady victory for British and other forces, although Japan would make them pay for each bit of ground.
Thoughts? Any disagreements?