US ground troops depend on whether sea denial arrives in time

Would US Marines or airborne troops fight on Taiwan?

The reply doubts that ground deployment would be needed, while leaving it possible if a delayed naval response allowed Chinese forces to remain supplied.

The hypothetical intervention considers whether US Marines or airborne forces could reach Taiwan. Their deployment is treated as feasible but doubtful, with the need depending on events. Submarines and carriers arriving quickly enough could interrupt resupply and leave Taiwan's forces able to deal with the troops ashore. A slower naval response would change that assumption and increase the need for ground reinforcements.