[Kadric]

The storm almost looks like part of the strategy. It came at a time when the troops need the rest for the next push and a chance for us to pick up more intelligence before the big drive.

I've believed for a couple days the Storm was part of the plan. They knew it was coming last week before they started the push. I think the original plan was to be where they are now Friday. Arriving just after the storm and the RG would be digging out. The strike on the bunker made them push the ground assault early. They will more than likely use it to take care of some stuff they’ve been ignoring for the last 5 days. They may even try to use it as cover, it wouldn‘t be the best condition to do it in but the wind could offset a lot of the WMD.

[Lauratealeaf]

I've believed for a couple days the Storm was part of the plan. They knew it was coming last week before they started the push. I think the original plan was to be where they are now Friday. Arriving just after the storm and the RG would be digging out. The strike on the bunker made them push the ground assault early. They will more than likely use it to take care of some stuff they’ve been ignoring for the last 5 days. They may even try to use it as cover, it wouldn‘t be the best condition to do it in but the wind could offset a lot of the WMD.

Wow! That is an amazing theory! (and I think you may be right!)

[Howlin]

According to what I saw earlier on MSNBC, the carriers are sending out MORE planes today.

[geopyg]

"I've believed for a couple days the Storm was part of the plan. They knew it was coming last week before they started the push."

I did a job at Homestead AFB many years ago, and one morning during the pre-start meeting the guy said "And be back here early 'cuz a bad thunderstorm will be hitting us at 4:56 this afternoon" (It was 7:30 a.m. at the time). We all laughed - but he didn't. By my watch, it was 4:55 when it came!