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2004-03-23 Israel-Palestine

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Posted by Steve 2004-03-23 4:12:01 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Hey, guys, wanna borrow an Iowa-class?

Posted by Mike 2004-3-23 4:18:22 PM|| 2004-3-23 4:18:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 the Paleo Navy couldn't cast off to engage due to higher-than-usual surf conditions, and an onshore light breeze

Posted by Frank G 2004-3-23 5:13:50 PM|| 2004-3-23 5:13:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I remember some years ago, perhaps 1982, fighting broke out between rival PLO factions in Tripoli Lebanon.
Israeli FAC(M)s anchored in the harbor and indiscriminately shelled both sides with their 76 mm guns.

Mike, you took the words right off my keyboard.
Seriously, though, I think the Iowa class would be a bit much for Israel's manpower and maintenance resources, but some kind of coastal monitor with a couple of the 16" guns might be ideal.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2004-3-23 5:25:46 PM|| 2004-3-23 5:25:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 It was a Palestinian sub - after the torpedo drowned, they shot off the oars...

Posted by mojo 2004-3-23 5:27:58 PM|| 2004-3-23 5:27:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Donald Sensing posted that there are reports of exchanges of artillery fire between Israel and Hamas, but he didn't give a link. I was hoping to find out more here.

Posted by Phil Fraering 2004-3-23 5:43:33 PM|| [http://newsfromthefridge.typepad.com] 2004-3-23 5:43:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 "Why should we comment, we're the Army. Go ask the Navy, they're the one's with the boats."

This is why I love Rantburg. You get the latest news AND witty commentary. Beats the hell out of the 'real' media.

Posted by SteveS 2004-3-23 9:02:05 PM|| 2004-3-23 9:02:05 PM|| Front Page Top

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