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In reply to the discussion: Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East [View all]Ford_Prefect
(8,582 posts)47. There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases.
The Iranian army is enormous, experienced and capable. Even 10,0000 troops couldn't do more than make a painful dent. Either way we only do more death, damage, and wasted billions.
There us no strategic or tactical value for boots on the ground in the lie that is this war.
AND Congress should be screaming at the top of their lungs!
Why the he'll isn't that happening????????
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How many ground troops is Israel prepping for the invasion, or did they buy the land war from us too?
sboatcar
12 hrs ago
#8
Very unlikely any ground invasion is being planned with only 5,000 troops.
EX500rider
12 hrs ago
#11
Possible plans maybe to seize some of the islands at the mouth of the Hormuz
EX500rider
4 hrs ago
#48
Well, if they're banking on that few boots on the ground, this will fail far far faster than Iraq and Afghanistan.
paleotn
10 hrs ago
#17
Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind!
Fil1957
10 hrs ago
#21
If you want a detailed picture of what's going on, watch Nance's Day 14 video.
flashman13
10 hrs ago
#23
Is there a chance that our leaders invisioned the Iranians would have ground troops on camels with swords?
Srkdqltr
10 hrs ago
#29
Let me guess: Just before this was announced Eric and Don Jr. bought up shares in a casket manufacturing corporation.
LaMouffette
7 hrs ago
#36
I respect and appreciate our Marines' abilities, but if Trump is considering going into Iran,...
LudwigPastorius
5 hrs ago
#41
There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases.
Ford_Prefect
4 hrs ago
#47