September 23rd, 2005  
Doody
Milforum Moderator
 
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by phoenix_aim54
Many cases of Blue on Blue have happened since the world war II.

Americans attacked British during Desert Storm.
Americans attacked Canadians in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan
British sank Canadian Ship Athabaskan in D-Day (1944)
Israelis attacked USS Liberty

The incidents are numerous!
Other than the liberty, the other incidents occured in a time of major conflict. IN major wars, there are a lot of "friendly" fire. When a ship is by itself in international waters with no naval combat going on and gets attacked, you have to wonder a little bit.
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