Considering they didn't end up firing the m777s as was the plan after hauling them all that way, it's pretty ballsy to bring them up in the context of a "successful operation", even if it was a qualified success, and some of it was down right impressive. Just amusing, IMO.
Oh, agreed. I just thought the proximity of the mention of the howitzer and success was amusing, because arguably not firing it was the biggest failure. Probably the right decision, based on what I know, but still a bit of egg on face, after how big a deal they were making of it. I mean, just transporting it up there was a major feat of logistics, so I get them wanting that recognized, but the public just sees the the missing "bang" at the end. Absolutely a qualified success, and an impressive feat. Just funny at the same time.
Considering they didn't end up firing the m777s as was the plan after hauling them all that way, it's pretty ballsy to bring them up in the context of a "successful operation", even if it was a qualified success, and some of it was down right impressive. Just amusing, IMO.
If things don't go wrong on your exercise, you are not actually learning.
Oh, agreed. I just thought the proximity of the mention of the howitzer and success was amusing, because arguably not firing it was the biggest failure. Probably the right decision, based on what I know, but still a bit of egg on face, after how big a deal they were making of it. I mean, just transporting it up there was a major feat of logistics, so I get them wanting that recognized, but the public just sees the the missing "bang" at the end. Absolutely a qualified success, and an impressive feat. Just funny at the same time.