Shrinking the US Navy to 25% of Its Size

Listen to my two-part interview with Trent Hone, author of Mastering the Art of Command: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Victory in the Pacific.Part 1 is mostly about history, including places in the Pacific that you should visit if you're into war history.Part 2 is about contemporary military & political affairs, including Ukraine & Taiwan.Part 2: FutureTrent Hone & I discuss:00:00 Will hypersonic missiles make navies obsolete?04:45 What would Nimitz say about today's US Navy?06:00 Taiwan War Game09:20 Will there be war in Taiwan?11:00 What if we cut the US military to 25% of its size?19:30 How will the Russo-Ukraine War end?Read my review of Hone's book (and other military books).FeedbackLeave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTaponOr go to Wanderlearn.com, click on this episode, and write a comment.More infoYou can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com.If you like this podcast, subscribe and share! On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on:FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramTiktokLinkedInPinterestTumblrMy Patrons sponsored this show!Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTaponRewards start at just $2/month!Affiliate linksStart your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free!In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken. Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees!For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear. Get full access to Francis Tapon at ftapon.substack.com/subscribe