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Battle Alert In The Gulf

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3 Navy ships in the ocean moving in the same direction. Caption. One of the most powerful military forces on earth.

"NOVA" goes behind the scenes to report on a U.S. Navy battle group (aircraft carrier surrounded by submarines, cruisers, and destroyers) on alert in the Persian Gulf as American military forces prepare to retaliate against Iraq for violation of United Nations sanctions. "NOVA" attempts to answer the question: Is the battle group the right force for the job?

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