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The Pentagon Wars - 1998 Full Movie

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What it is

The 1998 HBO dark comedy based on Col. James Burton's book about the 17-year development of the Bradley fighting vehicle. It satirizes how military procurement goes wrong.

Why Hacker News recommends it

It is recommended in threads on the F-35 and defense procurement as a funny, mostly factual look at how requirements balloon, with some warnings about its accuracy.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “Highly recommended. It's available for free on youtube.”

    Comedy film about the Bradley procurement saga

    viggity, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Lockheed Martin Prepar 3D”

  2. “HBO did a great made-for-TV movie on this called the "Pentagon Wars”

    HBO film on failed military procurement, mostly based on fact

    TylerE, 2023-09 · Recommendation · in “Marine Corps orders safety stand-down of all aircraft after F-35 disappearance”

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Topics: pentagon wars, bradley vehicle, satire, hbo film, defense acquisition

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