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In reply to the discussion: Pete Hegseth wildly claims Iran strike is most complex military operation ever: 'What about D-Day? [View all]SergeStorms
(20,031 posts)57. It's all computerized now.
The "stealth" bombers would be nearly impossible for a pilot to fly without computer guidance, and the "bombadiers" no longer exist. The computers do practically everything, and the "smart" bombs hit targets within 13 meters of their intended objective. 40 feet. That's why Trump is so sure those bombs "obliterated" their targets.
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Pete Hegseth wildly claims Iran strike is most complex military operation ever: 'What about D-Day? [View all]
riversedge
Jun 2025
OP
Justification debatable, but the bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki were pretty secretive and complex.
thought crime
Jun 2025
#44
Being good at TSF ass kissing is required, and Hegseth, in his alcoholic haze, is excellent at that.
brush
Jun 2025
#32
Operation Spiderweb 🕸️ was constructed over 18 months without a leak, Whiskey Pete
Hekate
Jun 2025
#20
They even made a movie about it. It's titled "The Longest Day." Maybe he could watch it and learn something....
CTyankee
Jun 2025
#31
But did you actually accomplish anything. No. You just insulted the "Greatest Generation".
twodogsbarking
Jun 2025
#12
Feed that BS machine with so much BS folks tune out and move on with their lives. It's "The Roy Cohn" jerk around n/t
Cheezoholic
Jun 2025
#13
Daily Beast: Hegseth Uncorks Deranged Early-Morning Rant About Iran Raid Leak
riversedge
Jun 2025
#14
Forget D-Day, Hannibal crossing the Alps was more complex and secretive than this,
RockRaven
Jun 2025
#28
Oh, fucking please. Bombing a select few buildings in Iran doesn't even BEGIN to compare to most
Karasu
Jun 2025
#36
Just how complex is it to fly over a mountain that is unprotected and drop big bombs? Israel does it all the time.
Jit423
Jun 2025
#39
Operation Gold was a WAY more complex military operation than Operation Bomb Iran
jmowreader
Jun 2025
#45