When would it be over? A sneak attack that is ...

geetrue · 08-15-08, 11:26 AM

What if Russia did the dirty deed?

You know finally launched an all out sneak attack on North America (meaning the good ole USA).

Firing first they wouldn't fool around, all known nuclear weapon stoarage sites would be targeted, Missouri for the B-2's on the ground, Montana for the B-1's.

Alaska, because how close they are to Russia. Washington state and Georgia for the homeports of many submarines that could fire from port if they had too.

Too many targets to discuss ... the real question to any war started in this manner (sneak attack) would be simply this:

When would it be over?

AVGWarhawk · 08-15-08, 11:32 AM

I think all would have about 30 minutes to say goodbye to their loved ones and goodbye to this big mud ball well call Earth.

Digital_Trucker · 08-15-08, 11:32 AM

Not until the last button had been pushed, and frankly I don't want to be around for it to be over. Just put me at ground zero for the first one.

Oberon · 08-15-08, 12:13 PM

Dowly · 08-15-08, 12:22 PM

Well, at first I'd watch telly for a few days for news of it. Then, when all seems to be lost for US, I'd call Happy Times;"Hey mate, you bring the weapons, I bring the beer?" and the war would be over in few hours. :p

August · 08-15-08, 01:54 PM

The war (and everything else I guess) would be over about 1 nanosecond after our retaliatory strike landed.

After all they can target all the land bases they want, but that won't do squat to stop our missile subs from launching.

There's a reason why the cold war never went hot. Mutually Assured Destruction. It's more than just words...

Platapus · 08-15-08, 02:12 PM

Well given where I work, I probably would not know we were attacked. Just suddenly....nothing.

At least I won't suffer much.

RickC Sniper · 08-15-08, 03:15 PM

Didn't we debate this question for about 40 years or more?

UnderseaLcpl · 08-15-08, 03:18 PM

If we're going down we're taking you all with us!!!!!

Skybird · 08-15-08, 03:27 PM

It would be over the moment it began. If both players are nuclear powers, the only winning move is not to play.

UnderseaLcpl · 08-15-08, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

It would be over the moment it began. If both players are nuclear powers, the only winning move is not to play.

Just like tic-tac-toe!

Foxtrot · 08-15-08, 03:49 PM

Russia and USA can nuke each other as much as they want.
Just leave Monaco alone!!!

Jimbuna · 08-15-08, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by August

The war (and everything else I guess) would be over about 1 nanosecond after our retaliatory strike landed.

After all they can target all the land bases they want, but that won't do squat to stop our missile subs from launching.

There's a reason why the cold war never went hot. Mutually Assured Destruction. It's more than just words...

Agreed.....pretty nigh on impossible to track the underwater counterstrike.

sergbuto · 08-15-08, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhayl

One thing is for sure, Africa would enjoy the best fireworks in history

...and will have an opportunity to see snow for the first time, I guess.

Jimbuna · 08-15-08, 04:55 PM

Plenty of sandy beaches to holiday on.....in a thousand years or so

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08-15-08, 11:26 AM	#1
geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	When would it be over? A sneak attack that is ... What if Russia did the dirty deed? You know finally launched an all out sneak attack on North America (meaning the good ole USA). Firing first they wouldn't fool around, all known nuclear weapon stoarage sites would be targeted, Missouri for the B-2's on the ground, Montana for the B-1's. Alaska, because how close they are to Russia. Washington state and Georgia for the homeports of many submarines that could fire from port if they had too. Too many targets to discuss ... the real question to any war started in this manner (sneak attack) would be simply this: When would it be over? __________________

08-15-08, 11:32 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I think all would have about 30 minutes to say goodbye to their loved ones and goodbye to this big mud ball well call Earth. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

08-15-08, 11:32 AM	#3
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	Not until the last button had been pushed, and frankly I don't want to be around for it to be over. Just put me at ground zero for the first one. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

08-15-08, 01:54 PM	#6
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The war (and everything else I guess) would be over about 1 nanosecond after our retaliatory strike landed. After all they can target all the land bases they want, but that won't do squat to stop our missile subs from launching. There's a reason why the cold war never went hot. Mutually Assured Destruction. It's more than just words... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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08-15-08, 12:22 PM	#5
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Well, at first I'd watch telly for a few days for news of it. Then, when all seems to be lost for US, I'd call Happy Times;"Hey mate, you bring the weapons, I bring the beer?" and the war would be over in few hours. :p

08-15-08, 02:12 PM	#7
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Well given where I work, I probably would not know we were attacked. Just suddenly....nothing. At least I won't suffer much. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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RickC Sniper Undetectable Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,221 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	Didn't we debate this question for about 40 years or more? __________________ Support Subsim http://www.subsim.com/store.html

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	It would be over the moment it began. If both players are nuclear powers, the only winning move is not to play. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-15-08, 03:49 PM	#12
Foxtrot Ensign Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 231 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Russia and USA can nuke each other as much as they want. Just leave Monaco alone!!! __________________ And when the plane got down to, 'The plane is 10 miles out,' the young man also said to the vice president, 'Do the orders still stand?' And the vice president turned and whipped his neck around and said, 'Of course the orders still stand. Have you heard anything to the contrary?' Well, at the time I didn't know what all that meant.

08-15-08, 04:55 PM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Plenty of sandy beaches to holiday on.....in a thousand years or so __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!