Operation: "Praying Mantis"
April 18, 1988 – Persian Gulf:
The American guided missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, while transiting international waters as part of Operation: "Earnest Will". The explosion pierced the hull and broke the keel of the Samuel B. Roberts, which nearly sank but was saved by its crew without any loss of life. On April 18, 1988, the United States launched Operation: "Praying Mantis" in retaliation against Iranian naval targets (oil platforms) in the Persian Gulf.
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18. April 1988 – Persischer Golf:
Die amerikanische Lenkwaffenfregatte USS Samuel B. Roberts traf am 14. April 1988 auf eine iranische Mine, während sie internationale Gewässer im Rahmen der Operation: "Earnest Will" durchquerte. Die Explosion durchbohrte den Rumpf und brach das Kiel der Samuel B. Roberts, die fast sank, aber von ihrer Besatzung gerettet wurde, ohne dass Menschenleben verloren gingen. Am 18. April 1988 starteten die Vereinigten Staaten die Operation: "Praying Mantis" als Vergeltung gegen iranische Marineziele (Ölborhrplattformen) im Persischen Golf.
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Disclaimer:
This is a scenario based on the real naval operation "Praying Mantis" from 1988. It is intended for entertainment and has been adapted with artistic freedom to provide an engaging gameplay experience. It is not meant to cause emotional harm. In memory of those who truly lost their lives on that day.
