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Originally Posted by zraver
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4 carriers- 2 in the Gulf, 1 replacement enroute, and 1 snuck into the area (yes you can sneak a carrier). At least 1 carrier has to remain inside the Gulf to avoid giving the game away. The carrier group in the Gulf might well be doomed no matter what we do and that could mean thousands of US dead in days not years.
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Without knowing much about naval operations, it's not obvious we would lose an entire carrier group since these were able, in theory, to handle a Soviet air strike group back in the day and should have greater capabilities today from cooperative engagement and improved sensor, weapons, aircraft, etc. Granted, the Gulf area is highly constricted geographically.
Also, why does even 1 carrier have to remain inside the Gulf with air operations running from Iraq, Kuwait, and possibly Saudi Arabia? Iraq would have limited say in the matter, Kuwait and the Saudis are both driven to counter Iranian attainment of nuclear arms.
Not saying you are wrong. Just looking for enlightenment.