We’re reacting to The Fat Electrician’s incredible breakdown of Operation Praying Mantis, the 1988 confrontation that turned into one of the most significant U.S. Navy surface actions since World War II.

After the USS Samuel B. Roberts struck an Iranian mine in the Persian Gulf, the United States launched Operation Praying Mantis. What followed was an intense day of naval combat involving Iranian oil platforms, warships, A-6 Intruders, missile exchanges, and the USS Enterprise.

Along the way, we react to the history, the unbelievable moments, the humor, and the sheer scale of what happened in just a matter of hours.

Original video from The Fat Electrician:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5v6hlRyeHE

What was the craziest part of Operation Praying Mantis to you? Was it the survival of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, the missile exchanges, the A-6 attacks, or the fact that so much happened in a single day? Let us know in the comments.

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