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After US bases on home soil, the biggest American bases are generally in Europe. And although American troops can be required anywhere in the world, Europe houses most of the newer US bases.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- The US has 750 military bases in 80 different countries.
- Since the Cold War ended, the US has reduced its presence in some places and increased its presence in others.
- There is only about half as many military bases today, when compared to the early 1990s.
