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Aristus

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9. Like a lot of tinpot despots in history,

Reply to True Dough (Reply #7)

Sat May 3, 2025, 11:25 PM

May 3

Saddam Hussein bought scads of weapons from whomever would sell them to him. Investing in the maintenance and training requirements was much lower down on the list.

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Enjoying a French 125 tonight. [View all] Aristus May 3 OP

Sounds good Easterncedar May 3 #1

Sounds delicious! Aristus May 3 #3

"Sec" comes from the French word for "dry," according to Google True Dough May 3 #2

Artillery sizes tend to increase in 25mm increments. Aristus May 3 #4

And they all have one thing in common: True Dough May 3 #5

So far, so good. Aristus May 3 #6

We're all grateful True Dough May 3 #7

Like a lot of tinpot despots in history, Aristus May 3 #9

Sounds good, but now I'm salivating for a passion fruit French 75 Ilikepurple May 3 #8

And you! Aristus May 3 #10