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Operation praying mantis (view source)
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'''Operation praying mantis''' was the largest military engagement by the [[United States]] since [[World War II]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=AE8dQ8gvow8C&pg=PT345 Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare]</ref>
'''Operation praying mantis''' was the largest military engagement by the [[United States]] since [[World War II]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=AE8dQ8gvow8C&pg=PT345 Battle at Sea: 3,000 Years of Naval Warfare]</ref> It took place on April 18, 1988.
After the USS Samuel B. Roberts was damaged by a sea mine, other mines were discovered in the area. During and after the subsequent attacks on the Iranian Navy, Iran's sea forces were left in shambles.
After the USS Samuel B. Roberts was damaged by a sea mine, other mines were discovered in the area. During and after the subsequent attacks on the [[Iran]]ian Navy, Iran's sea forces were left in shambles.
[[President Reagan]] said of the effort:
[[President Reagan]] said of the effort:
[[Category:Battles]]
[[Category:Battles]]
[[Category:1980s]]
[[Category:Reagan Era]]