【Invasion of Greenland, Trump May Send the 11th Infantry Division】
The BBC recently pointed out: If Trump really makes a crazy decision to invade Greenland, the 11th Airborne Division would be a potential force to carry out this mission. It is one of the few elite units in the U.S. military capable of polar operations. In addition to being able to conduct airborne and helicopter insertions, it has various types of equipment suitable for snow operations and can fight in the harshest environments in the world.
Danish security expert Hansen analyzed that the 11th Airborne Division stationed in Alaska has two Arctic brigades that can perform airborne parachute and helicopter insertion missions. Considering Greenland's polar climate, they would be the best invasion force, and at the same time, supported by the navy and air force.
British reserve officer Crump agreed with this view, pointing out that the United States, with its overwhelming naval power, can transport large numbers of troops and can easily air-transport sufficient forces to the operational area. Invading Greenland would be almost effortless.
It is reported that the 11th Airborne Division was mainly created to deal with the U.S. polar warfare needs. It is an elite unit of the U.S. military specializing in high-latitude, high-cold region combat. The total number of troops is about 12,000, of which 4,000 are helicopter forces.
To meet the needs of polar warfare, the 11th Airborne Division has made major innovations in equipment. They have a fully tracked all-terrain vehicle that can smoothly cross snowy plains or swamps. In addition, they have cold-weather clothing, sleds, specifically designed for Arctic combat.
The British media said: Although the size of the 11th Airborne Division is not very large, it is more than enough to conquer Greenland. However, can the U.S. military bring itself to attack NATO allies?
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