If World War 3 were to break out, what would it be like?

I you think there is going to be anther WW2 then i have to disapoint you. The world order has changed and whatever new conflicts await us, they wont have the same constellation as those of the past.

For one, leaving out the middle east is not possible. Israel and Iran will inevitably play a role in a future global war.

Also, oil is increasingly unlikely to play as great a role as it may have done in the past (WW2) as for war purposes most lubricants, rubbers and fuels can today be produced synthetically. A much greater problem is water, particularly clean water.

Another essential factor is China. Their industrial capacity is quite simply gigantic and their human resources almost unlimited. Plus, they have learnt their lessons from WW2 all too well. China is the trump card in a global conflict.

Well that depends. In a world war, I'm assuming that the United States would be involved, and the U.S. and Canada are close allies. So, depending on the situation of the war, Canada would probably be drawn in too. That being said, your safety in Canada would depend on who we were fighting. If it is a nuclear power, then nowhere is safe, realistically. If it is a nation/group of nations that is relatively undeveloped you would probably be safer. The safest place to be would perhaps be Switzerland which has always maintained neutrality on the world stage.

I'd hate to have to find out. I think Germany and the United States would be on the same side--the two countries get along now. I think a more interesting question is "What role would the United Nations play?"

There's a theory that WWII never would have happened if Germany hadn't been so screwed over during WWI. The nation was hurting economically and in their general outlook. Hitler told everyone he was going to make Germany great again, and that's how he garnered power.

Who would win World War Three?

Einstein put it into great words:

"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."

No one will win, especially if we use our nukes. There won't be anything left.

No matter who is allied with whom, whichever side is being defeated will revert to Nuclear weapons if they have them.

Remember, some in the US high command wanted to use `Nukes` against the Chinese in the Korean War, and you can see the mindset of people staring defeat in the face.

My guesses. It will be a war over oil. The major combatants will be technological advanced and economic powers. Firepower and accuracy for conventional weapons, will negate the need for nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons will not be used; as their use will result in that nation be declared an "enemy of the world" or something like that. Airpower will determine who wins the conflict. The destructive power and accuracy of precision guided air to ground weapons will trump all other offensive weapon systems. The infantry and their support weapons such as tanks and armored vehicles, are still needed for defense.

WWW3 will be fought with nukes WWW4 will be fought with sticks - Albert Einstein , nuff said.

Well I certainly hope that I never find out, but I think it will be all about atom bombs most the world and people wiped out, any survivors will have a hard time starting to live and build what is left of their countries back up again.

I like Einstein's thought on this. (I'll paraphrase) I can't tell you what World War III will be like but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones...

Why I'm moving to the South Pacific before the next election. No threat of nuclear bombs, nor fallout, nor anything but what being a stupid Americano will get me.

I guess,before we start WW III ,we have to really take these matters into account.Everyone can predict that it will be end of the world.World doesn't end with nukes as far as I'm concerned.