Znarf Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 begin; if mission_not_defined() { if taking_fire() freeze_until_chainofcommand_identified; request return_fire(); do_nothing until you're_sure_it's_fire_directed_at_us? if politcally_feasible() return_fire(); if enemy_hit() ask what_did_we_do_to_anger_locals(); if enemy_missed() ask who_will_media_blame_for_miss(); } else { return_to_base(); await_more_US_funds(); } end; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rune Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Good thing the airpower in Iraq was so powerful, that they destroyed everything in Iraq. Oh wait...there was the counter-attack at the Baghdad Airport, but at least the Americans knew it was coming, but oh yeah, there was the surprise counter-attack that completely caught the US by complete surprise. [Objective Peach] Of course all the fighting was lop-sided, unless you count that ambush where the US lost 8 vehicles. Of course, the US was never forced to withdraw...the following report must have been faked [from 04-04-2003]: A tense situation remains near the town of An-Divania. According to radio surveillance, the coalition forces were forced out of the town and thrown back 3-5 kilometers as the result of a three-hour-long firefight. The US field commanders reported 2 lost tanks and up to 5 lost APCs. Then two days later at the airport, good thing American airpower kept everything from moving. This report must also be false: A hard situation has formed near the international airport. The day before yesterday the Iraqi minister of propaganda claimed that the coalition forces in this region would have been eliminated by this morning, and the Iraqi command ordered to storm the airport. At 10am it was attacked by 3 Republican Guards battalions enforced with militia troops. Americans requested artillery and aviation support. The battle lasted for almost 6 hours. After several unsuccessful attacks Iraqis managed to drive Americans back from the second runway to the airport building. Currently the coalition forces control the building itself and the new runway bordering to it. During the day the foes had to increase their strengths and deploy reinforcements. By the evening up to 2 regular Iraqi brigades and 2 thousand militiamen were fighting for the airport. Americans had to use all available forces of the 3rd Mechanized Division and 101st Airborne Division to repulse the attacks. Rune [ October 14, 2005, 09:04 PM: Message edited by: rune ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znarf Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Not doubting the fighting ability of foreign troops. The "script" is a commentary on the politicized groupthink paralysis that is the United Nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtz Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. What have you done lately to improve things, Znarf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hortlund Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by rune: Of course, the US was never forced to withdraw...the following report must have been faked [from 04-04-2003]: A tense situation remains near the town of An-Divania. According to radio surveillance, the coalition forces were forced out of the town and thrown back 3-5 kilometers as the result of a three-hour-long firefight. The US field commanders reported 2 lost tanks and up to 5 lost APCs. Rune You are quoting that Russian site that gave "reports" from Iraq every day with a straight face? Amazing. I didnt expect that from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znarf Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by Kurtz: A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. What have you done lately to improve things, Znarf. Voted. Gave money to the political party of my choosing. And everthing else that entitles me to express an opinion. In short, I've done what a citizen of a republic should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvuphys Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by rune: A hard situation has formed near the international airport. The day before yesterday the Iraqi minister of propaganda claimed that the coalition forces in this region would have been eliminated by this morning, and the Iraqi command ordered to storm the airport. Rune You only missed one thing...there are NO American troops in Baghdad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew H. Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 The coalition troops in GW1 were UN troops, which must have been why they were so horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Znarf Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by Andrew H.: The coalition troops in GW1 were UN troops, which must have been why they were so horrible. Wrong. U.S. leg coalition, was in accordance with UN resolutions, but was not a UN action. Gulf War II was also in accordance with UN resolutions, but was not a UN action - it was predominately a US/UK operation. Big difference: U.S. led = Objectives met; UN led = objectives discussed and discussed and discussed... [ October 15, 2005, 02:39 PM: Message edited by: Znarf ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer76 Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by Znarf: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Andrew H.: The coalition troops in GW1 were UN troops, which must have been why they were so horrible. Wrong. U.S. leg coalition, was in accordance with UN resolutions, but was not a UN action. Gulf War II was also in accordance with UN resolutions, but was not a UN action - it was predominately a US/UK operation. Big difference: U.S. led = Objectives met; UN led = objectives discussed and discussed and discussed... </font> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwazydog Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Yup, I think its time to lock this one up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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