We have bases on Japan, England, Germany....... But you don't see the military occupying our soil.
2006-06-23 03:04:05 · 17 answers · asked by pavementpeople 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
After a war, the winning country leaves service members there in ensure that the conditions of the surrender and other agreements are met and maintained. We stay due to strategic location (Germany/England/Italy during the Cold War), and because the countries want us there. We, the US Gov't, supply a ready job market for local nationals, and this assists the economy of the foreign government.
We do not have foreign military bases in the US, because 1) We have not lost a battle with a foreign military on our soil, and 2) because we have the world's strongest military. While we don't have their bases, we DO host/train their soldier, sailors and airmen.
2006-06-23 03:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
England was an allied of the USA therefore wanted us there for strategic bombing of Germany during WW2. After the axis countries signed their surrender we took over some of their territory while disarming them due to the laws of the "unconditional surrender". Now the countries want us there or we wouldn't be there.
2006-06-23 03:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because US territory is of no strategic significance to anybody. Canada to the North and Mexico to the South, the the most powerful military in the region.
2006-06-27 23:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st, the majority of our foreign bases in Europe are NATO bases, and part of an alliance organization.
2nd, those bases we have on the soil of foreing non NATO nations are there at the invite of the host nation to keep them safe from bad people, like our bases in Japan protect from China and Russia, and are also a left-over from ww2.
2006-06-23 03:12:42 · answer #4 · answered by lundstroms2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no foreign bases per say, but, there are over 40,000
foreign troops starioned in the United States.
The U.S. is also Paying the Russian Navy Submarine Forces officers not to go to sea in the submarines..
2006-06-23 03:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because we don't allow them to, you have to get permission from the government of a country to set up a military instillation in that country.
2006-06-23 03:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Troops are stationed in countries that have either been defeated in war or asked for a presence of American forces by treaty, no one has defeated us and we don't need foreign troops for our protection. There are foreign troops in America training with U,S, forces tho.
2006-06-23 03:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the places you mentioned WANT us there and we are there with their permission. Why? Because we are the first people they turn to for help if their freedom is threatened and they know that we will stand up for democracy.
2006-06-23 03:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are a super power and besides the french would run at the first sign of danger.
2006-06-23 03:08:51 · answer #9 · answered by kingchevy13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JAPAN AND GERMANY TRIED TO TAKE OVER THE ENTIRE FRICKIN WORLD- remember that? Britain is our staunchest ally and wants us there.
2006-06-23 03:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by Richard M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋