jocstrap 8 Posted January 22, 2007 It takes a couple of weeks to get there, but damn what fire power its bringing along with it. Anyone know how many ships are involved in an aircraft carrier fleet (war ready)? I'm guessing 30-40. Keep testing us IRAN, your time is running out! Testing short range missles for the next 3 days, saying Israel should be wipped off the map. Bye Bye! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted January 22, 2007 I would be astonished if we did anything to Iran at this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted January 22, 2007 I would be astonished if we did anything to Iran at this time. You seem to like this subject ray - it won't be us/USA it's going to be Israel first and we are there for support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Sarge 0 Posted January 22, 2007 It takes a couple of weeks to get there, but damn what fire power its bringing along with it. Anyone know how many ships are involved in an aircraft carrier fleet (war ready)? I'm guessing 30-40. Keep testing us IRAN, your time is running out! Testing short range missles for the next 3 days, saying Israel should be wipped off the map. Bye Bye! This might answer your question. Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted January 22, 2007 You seem to like this subject ray - it won't be us/USA it's going to be Israel first and we are there for support I do have a great many thoughts on the topic. Having served in the arena during war time, and investigated the historical perspecives, I find the region fascinating. Perhaps the best book on the region is "A Peace to end all Peace".......great book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jocstrap 8 Posted January 22, 2007 I do have a great many thoughts on the topic. Having served in the arena during war time, and investigated the historical perspecives, I find the region fascinating. Perhaps the best book on the region is "A Peace to end all Peace".......great book. There has never been peace in this part of the world since the beginning of time. I will look for this book right after I finish Michael Crichton's "State of Fear". What type of book is it? Fiction/non, historical? I'll get it anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 4,230 Posted January 22, 2007 There has never been peace in this part of the world since the beginning of time. I will look for this book right after I finish Michael Crichton's "State of Fear". What type of book is it? Fiction/non, historical? I'll get it anyway. Link Non-Fiction. Fantastic book, details how the post WWI actions of the allies more or less created the issues of today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Giants Fan 85 Posted January 22, 2007 C .... 12. I'm gonna go, C 12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted January 22, 2007 C .... 12. I'm gonna go, C 12. thread rooned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mephisto 15 Posted January 22, 2007 Up next... an escalation in Iran and Syria. WWIII just a lil bit closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mephisto 15 Posted January 22, 2007 Up next... an escalation in Iran and Syria. WWIII just a lil bit closer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,316 Posted January 22, 2007 If we limit our objective to destroying Iranian uranium enrichment facilities -and when thats done to get the fock out- I'm all aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Concrete Charlie 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I think this deployment is only for playing mind games, high stakes, but mind games nonetheless. A classic show of force to both the Iranians, but also to the Saudis and the Gulf Emirates. The Clerics in Teheran are getting a wee bit tired of crazyman's antics. The Iranian public is too, so why not push some buttons with a carrier group offshore? Works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
War Ensemble 0 Posted January 22, 2007 I would be astonished if we did anything to Iran at this time. Or any time for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riddlen 1 Posted January 22, 2007 War Ensemble? is that a political alias I missed or does it mean something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites