I got to talk to marines who where on the ground in Beruit when we shelled the Shiites and the marine spotters, or 16" guns were impressive perrformers!
AKHuck, I was one of the Marines on the ground in Beirut back in 83, we were basically professional targets! And you are right about those 16" main guns being impressive, you guys on the USS New Jersey took care of business. I cant remember anything sqashing a firefight faster! It got real quiet in a hurry.
