What British and Commonwealth land force could support limited Pacific operations?
Short answerA starting force might combine two British and two Indian divisions, with Australian, Canadian, and further Indian or British formations potentially expanding it into a small army.
NotesThe initial estimate is roughly two British and two Indian divisions, with the Indian formations including troops trained for amphibious warfare. An Australian division and perhaps Canadian forces could enlarge the formation. With additional Indian or British troops, the contingent might grow from a four-division corps into a small two- or three-corps army. The estimate remains speculative and does not reverse the scenario's preference for blockade over invasion. It nevertheless shows that even a naval strategy requires identifiable trained land forces rather than abstract amphibious capacity.