The REAL Truth About a U.S. War with China

Ward talks to Far East expert Blake Herzinger (beaming in from Singapore) about the potential for a hot war between the United States and China.

And as an audiobook here:

[thundershirt]

There are only two phases of a defense procurement program: “too early to tell.” And “too late to stop.”

[digitalperson]

Feels like our own military industrial complex is beginning to hobble us.
My American pride compels me to shrug it off and rest on the, “but our stuff and people are better”. This in my view is a dangerous hubris in these changing times.

[magellan]

I read a book awhile ago that included quite a bit on the Repulse and Prince of Wales. A reporter was on board listening to the chatter of the sailors. They repeatedly remarked to the effect that the Japanese were not a real threat. These same men were soon struggling against fire and water as both ships were sunk by the Japanese forces that were "not very good."
I have always thought that you should approach a fight with the assumption the other guy is at least as strong as you are until they prove otherwise.

[JeremyCoppin]

Blake tackles some fundamental points that are so often overlooked in pop discussions.
Thanks Ward, brilliant interview.

[johnclarke]

I can’t help noticing the full collection of Patrick O’Brian age of sail novels in Blake’s bookcase 😂😂😂. Kudos for great taste in literature Blake!

[sv]

I wish the main stream media was as good at analyzing what's going on in the world as your channel is.

[anselmoverissimo]

Great to see an analyst as levelheaded as today’s guest.

[tlevans]

The fall of Singapore was a total disaster. The UK totally blew that and a lot of POWs suffered due to the total incompetence of British High Command. The Pacific wasn’t even on the radar while Germany was threatening England. They basically abandoned Australia to their militia, and if it wasn’t for the US and MacArthur fleeing to Australia, Australia would have been hung out to dry without any military equipment to fight the Japanese. We are doomed to repeat history if we don’t start realising the threat and building up to counter it. Shrinking our fleets and budgets is not the appropriate approach at this time in history.

[KO-pkdf]

Mr. Herzinger is a fantastic source of excellent information. I am glad there are people like him around talking about these subjects. I don't know where else to find this kind of professional frank speak about the realities we face.

[andymckane]

A most impressive guest, Ward! He made many excellent points. Your subject matter has long been a concern of mine, more at times than at other times. We got into the Pacific War when Japan decided it was time to fight us---rather than to wait for our massive ship building program that was part of the "Two-Ocean Navy." While Japan was strictly limited to what the Japanese could build, and we were far less limited, the Chinese are now pumping out the ships and other weapons systems that we, ourselves, cannot and will not build. And, as was noted about some of our Navy's building programs, I often wonder how those programs ever got funded and off the ground??? Great interview. Most impressive on both your part and that of your guest. Go Navy!

[IHVA-irgp]

Well thought out and insightful discussion. Appreciate the history lesson and especially enjoyed the "pacing threat" commentary. Another great job.

[yarra]

Totally agree about building hardened shelters etc on the front line ASAP. At the leadup to WW2 (for America) the US was rushing to build defences on the outlying islands from Hawaii - Wake, Midway, Johnson Atoll (I think that's the right one). The Japanese had already gone against the treaty and fortified and built up their island bases. As a result, apart from WAKE putting up a brilliant and gallant defence (if only General Percival had been able to do similar) once the Japanese gained a foothold, it was all over. Also, from my research I keep getting the impression that most US leaders thought the Japanese were going to start the war around June 1942. That is why the Pearl Harbour Ops room and the island defences hadn't been completed by Dec 1941. That's why I think that this time the US may be planning for 6 years (4 years now), but if China is aware of this, I'm sure they will work to their own timetable. And expect to be surprised! The Chinese are very clever. Look at Korea. They warned the US that they would attack and the US (McArthur) didn't believe it. The Chinese used underwater bridges along the Yalu River to cross, completely surprising the UN forces. Expect the unexpected.

[rickycs]

I retired from a major aerospace company a few years back. I held a Secret clearance. I was always amazed and disheartened by the number of engineers that worked there who held top secret clearances and who spoke fluent chinese.

[ryansta]

Excellent guest. So many parallels to past history, yet lessons remain unheeded in many aspects.

[donnbyrne]

Once again I am impressed by the caliber of thinking expressed in your videos! In particular the thoughts discussed surrounding American procurement programs were by far the most "on target" of any that I've read to date.
To me, what we're living through now bears an eerie resemblance to the magical thinking of the 1920's and 1930's as far as the West's handling of rising threats is concerned. To be hopeful and optimistic is one thing, but hope as a strategy is simply compounded foolishness!

[olentangy]

Wow, he just gave us a blistering commentary on our procurement debacle and the unsaid corruption of the defense industry and establishment.

[PJNiteballer]

As always useful and up to date info...as well as history and a keen insight into military planning. Great show. Sir.

[thomaslaws]

I just want to say that normally when i see titles like this one, I pass, but because it's you Mooch, I'm all ears. Hearing thoughts on a topic so impactful from a warrior makes it more real & truthful. Respect

[seasfamily]

Glad to hear other Westerners speaking more openly about the Mainland China-Taiwan situation. I am an American educated in Mainland China and now living in Taiwan. While in China I studied modern Chinese history with mainland students so I have not only an academic view. Sadly to say that most westerners don't know about the events that led up to today's dangerous situation. I wish you had spoken more of the indepth background of China / Taiwan relations. You just touched the tip. Anyway here in Taiwan I wake up every morning hearing low flying Taiwan F-16s. I'll be back to hear more. Take care.

[bunkermagnus]

Mr Mooch. I want to thank you for your videos / interviews with experts that knows their stuff, like Blake Herzinger and Dr Justin Bronk. It's such a strong contrast to what media is airing. I've been following Dr Bronk's facts and reflections on the Ukraine air war with great interest. These are facts that is hard to come by anywhere else. Great job!