How many military bases does the United States have overseas? Which country are they all in?

After World War II, the United States has a military presence almost all over the world, and has established more than 5,000 military bases around the world (nearly half of which are overseas). After the end of the Cold War, the number of American military bases has been greatly reduced due to the changes in the international situation, the adjustment of American military strategy and the opposition of the people in the host countries.

There are 374 American overseas military bases in 140 countries and regions, with 300,000 troops; There are 87/kloc-0 local bases, including 242 naval bases and 384 air bases.

The establishment of military bases in the United States needs to consider geographical location, natural conditions, facilities and political conditions, and the site selection is quite cautious. At present, the main characteristics of the layout of US military bases are: taking local bases as the core, overseas bases as the frontier, and combining points, lines and areas.

Attach importance to the frontier bases, intermediate bases and rear bases on strategic transportation lines. "A few borders exist, and local troops are highly mobile." Control strategic points and guard the sea throat.