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2011-01-08 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Projectile lands in Israel as Hamas calls for retaliation

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Posted by Fred 2011-01-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
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#1 It seems to me that if they were only permitted to do so, cities like Sderot would be more than willing to buy their own anti-rocket and mortar defense systems.

My own choice would be a 105mm howitzer, which, while it is not the best anti-rocket device around, clearly conveys a message to those on the rocket firing side that their efforts are appreciated.

Posted by Anonymoose 2011-01-08 09:23|| 2011-01-08 09:23|| Front Page Top

#2 My own choice would be a 105mm howitzer

I don't know, Anonymoose. I'm more partial to a battery of 24 240mm mortars. They have the range to reach from Sderot to the Mediterranean, and pack a much bigger punch than a 105. The accuracy is about equal. I think I'd zero one battery in on Gaza City, and another on Khan Yunis. I'd also institute a "10 for 1" rule, where I'd retaliate with ten rounds per battery for each round fired from Gaza territory. Of course, if we "loaned" Israel a wing of B-52s and turned a blind eye to a REAL ARCLIGHT strike against Gaza, that wouldn't give me much heartburn, either.

Posted by Old Patriot 2011-01-08 19:23|| 2011-01-08 19:23|| Front Page Top

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