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“A report by the Pentagon’s director of Operational Test and Evaluation found that neither design was expected to “be survivable in a hostile combat environment” and that neither ship could withstand the Navy’s full ship shock trials.[10]”
I guess I don’t understand the concept.They are to operate close to shore but not expected to survive? WTF?
God help the Marines on board.