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oldsoftie

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3. A few C130 gunships should be able to hold off a few 1000 taliban

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Mon Aug 2, 2021, 01:46 PM

Aug 2021

A gunship could rain fire down on them for some time & wipe out a TON of them.
If they know these aircraft are going to respond to major attacks, they MIGHT start to think twice

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US airstrikes pound Taliban positions as militants threaten key cities in Afghanistan [View all] Omaha Steve Aug 2021 OP

That doesn't sound like we are pulling out. n/t NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #1

Gotta get our last licks in I suppose Polybius Aug 2021 #2

Or maybe we're trying to protect what remains of Afghan liberty from religious fundamentalists. brooklynite Aug 2021 #4

Perhaps, but it's pointless Polybius Aug 2021 #8

Which is why its a good idea to continue providing air support oldsoftie Aug 2021 #11

A few C130 gunships should be able to hold off a few 1000 taliban oldsoftie Aug 2021 #3

or change tactics to resume bombings and suicide attacks. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #10

But they cant take territory with suicide attacks. oldsoftie Aug 2021 #12

"they are pretty much engaging in traditional warfare now" Steelrolled Aug 2021 #13

Promises Slammer Aug 2021 #5

Correction Slammer Aug 2021 #6

Sounds like 1972 paleotn Aug 2021 #7

The Afghan Govt is likely requesting help. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #9