History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]


Allied bombing greatly shortened the war. The Brits stopped bombing during daylight, due to the enormous loss of aircraft and lives. The continued bombing by night using LORAN to guide them.

Dresden was fire bombed by the Brits at night allowing the planes to see their targets from the fires.

Daylight bombing was resumed by the US, It was assumed the the American B17 flying fortress was capable to fight off German aircraft. This proved true to a certain extent, but the still suffered losses.. It was not until the American Mustang was introduced with its long range belly gas tanks that protected the bombers from the enemy. They were no match for the ME62 jet. But by sheer numbers they prevailed.

It was Allied Air power that destroyed the German armour at falaise
The 75 MM was ineffective against the German armour. The German 88 decimated the American M4 Sherman tanks.

Life / Wanna buy a rubber/condom (in Rossmann in Poznan)? [51]

Stay away from Chinese condoms. They are banned in the US

I hope that none of these condoms find their way to the states -- any Chinese manufactured condoms are likely to be too small for the American market.

Lead has been discovered in many Chinese products, the last thing any guy would do is strap on a Chinese condom.

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]

What makes a coward?

Why does one man crack under fire while another manages to hold up?

Are all men capable of the same amount of stress before they crack?

How would you hold up under the same circumstances.?

All men are not created equal.

Under fire would you be willing to die or surrender?

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]

Seems like the French ladies serviced all occupiers, It didnt matter what nation was in control

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U.S. Fifth Army commander Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark, on board a PT-boat just before the Anzio landing. After the war, Clark was accused of showing a clear disregard for human life and military information during the "Rapido River fiasco." (U.S. Naval Historical Center)

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Rapido River Disaster

A rain-swollen river and powerful German defenses made the 36th Division's assault an exercise in futility.

By Clayton D. Laurie

At 10 a.m. on March 18, 1946, Andrew J. May, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, called to order hearings on the Rapido River crossing conducted by the 36th Infantry Division near Sant' Angelo, Italy, between January 20 and 22, 1944.

Hearings

During the course of two days of hearings, the 30 committee members heard testimony from veterans supporting the statements made in two resolutions: one approved in January 1946 by the members of the 36th Infantry Division Association and the other passed by the Texas Legislature. These resolutions referred to the infamous battle as "one of the most colossal blunders of the Second World War," a "murderous blunder" that "every man connected with this undertaking knew...was doomed to failure" before it took place.

Further, the resolutions charged Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark, the commander of the Fifth Army, of which the 36th Division was then a part, with a clear disregard for human life and military information. Clark, they alleged, ordered the attack even though he knew it was going to fail with horrendous losses, even after his subordinates had voiced their misgivings and offered alternative suggestions for attacks elsewhere that could, and later did, succeed. The petitioners urged Congress to investigate not just the "Rapido River fiasco," but to take "the necessary steps to correct a military system that will permit an inefficient and inexperienced officer, such as Gen. Mark Clark, in a high command...to prevent future soldiers from being sacrificed wastefully and uselessly." With this testimony and supplemental reports from the War Department and Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, the committee examined all aspects of the Rapido River disaster.

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]


I dont know what to believe.At one time I saw a picture of him manning a flak gun. At least they said that it was him. A lot of strange things happen during war. If it was him, I hold no anger toward him. He was a young man at that time. Maybe he was forced into it or succumbed to propaganda.. I dont know.

Jeep, I sent you a private message. Did you get it?? There is so much more that I can tell you.

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JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The Vatican played down Pope Benedict's teenage membership of the Hitler Youth Tuesday after it was highlighted by Jewish critics of remarks he made about the Holocaust during his continuing visit to Israel.

An official spokesman withdrew an initial statement that the German-born pope had "never, never, never" been in the Hitler Youth after reporters pointed out that Benedict himself had said he was -- in a 1996 book on the then cardinal, Joseph Ratzinger.

Rev. Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, revised his statement to say that the pope had been signed up against his will and did not take an active part in the Nazi Youth movement.

"He was enrolled involuntarily into the Hitler Youth but he had no active participation," Lombardi said. "The Hitler Youth is not a significant experience in his life because he was not an active participant. It was just something that was done."

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]


The only American soldier executed in WW2 for cowardice.. He was a Polish American from Detroit. There was also a movie made of this story.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Slovik

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]


It was claimed that the Abby was empty from German Forces,but Mt. Cassino was fortified by German paratroops. But the Allies bombed the Abby anyhow.

There were many Allied nation troops trying to take Mt Cassino. The Brits, Yanks, Indians, Poles. They all fought well, but the Germans were tenacious fighters. The American 36th Texas division lost so many men that there was a Congressional hearing against Gen Mark Clark for incompetence. He was vindicated. It was the Poles that finally captured Cassino.

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As a bunch of queers.

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]


This is true Jeep.The battle of the Bulge was a battle fought by many Divisions.There was the 2nd division north at Manchou, south of them at Loshiem Gap was the 99th, south of the 99th was a St Vith. Before the Germans struck on the morning of December the 16th. They were damn near decimated. The Germans broke through their lines and advanced toward Bastogne. The 101st Airborne was in a rest area after being relieved from the Hurtgen forest. They were sent in to reinforce Bastogne

After about a week the weather cleared and the air force came in to help. Meanwhile George Pattons 3rd Army came up from the south

and that is as far as the Germans got at Bastogne

The watch on thewRhine as Hitler called it was not the only plan that he had. Very few people know about this. My Gramps told me a lot. Hitler called it Operation NORWIND.( Look it up) It was an attack to the south toward Alsace. It damn near succeeded. One hell of a story . Read up on it.

Coventry?? Gramps told me that that was the most bombed city in England during WW2. He told me a lot of stories. He was wounded twice and spent time as a German POW.. He was shot up bad, but the Us government took excellent care of him. He spent 14 months in Army hospital before being discharged in 1946

History / Poles and Falaise pocket - WWII [90]

Another story that I remember my grandfather told me.

During the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes Forest on the border of Belgium and Germany. The American Army was hit by superior forces from the Wermacht. They the Americans suffered great casualties. This was the first introduction of the German King Tiger tanks. Our 57MM anti tank guns were ineffective against the. As the Americans retreated in a holding fashion, they managed to delay the Wermacht from keeping up with their time table.

They retreated to a town called Elsenborne where they were reinforced by a Polish brigade from the British army. He shared a foxhole with two Polish soldiers. This is where the German advanced stopped

News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]


Just for you ISTHATU. A little music from West Virginia.. Thats me on the porch. We uns rednecks living it up.
youtube.com/watch?v=Uzae_SqbmDE

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Applause, Applause,Applause. A very elegant rant. I agree with you . The Slimeys and all other undesirables deserve each other.

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YUP! Prior to my move to the mountains, I was just considered a racist.. But now the local gentry showed me how to build a still, You can call me a banjo playing racist redneck.

I saw your avatar.. Are you a boy scout.. Nice uniform. You look GAY! Are you?

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Yeah, but the way things are going now, Europe is going the same way as America. I will take my chances in America.. We are a large country. I just bought 65 acres of land in a state with only1% minorities. There is a lot of this land being sold here in West Virginia. We are building a white bastion.

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HB, You are living in a dream world. So who am I to try to tell you things that you dont understand. As you grow older, try to think back at what we are all discussing in here. It is not only you, we are split in our assessments on this issue. Time will tell which of us had it right.

You have every right to your take on this subject. But I am backing off. No disrepect to you.

PSSST! What happened to Randall?

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HB, You would make a great representative for Acorn. You actually believe in what you preach. It is all of the CHANGE in our new leadership. The USA will become a UTOPIA.

Besides the MINORITIES deserve special treatment because they were oppressed for so long. In time, we all will be able to afford.

$540 tennis shoes
Wagyu steaks, at $100.00 a lb
Treating our Wives to a dinner in Chicago, $237,000.00 AIR FORCE 1 at tax payers expense
Sendind our kids to private school, but depriving vouchers for poor kids.

It's just going to get better

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HB, Do you practice what you preach? I would be willing to bet that you live in a white working class neighborhood. Enjoy it while you can. It is only a matter of time before you will be displaced. Thanks to your Government ran by liberals , they will Allow Acorn and other radical organizations to destroy your neighborhood.. While they.. The filthy rich liberals that hide behind their walled communities and leave the older working white class to be displaced.

Darius said it all. We the older generation may not see it but you kids will pay the price. These animals propagate like rats, so it wont take more than another generation or two at the most.

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Darius, You are wasting your time with HB. Everything that you said in another post is exactly how it is. She is a part of the younger generation that never saw how hard our Grandparents and Fathers had to work so they can live the lifestyle that she has now . When I go back to my old neighborhood, I want to cry. At one time it was a wonderful place to live. The animals destroyed everything. The Government built them brand new apartment buildings. After ten years, the had to be demolished. They tore the copper pipes and plumbing out to sell for drugs.

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Ok, LIL Gurl, I give up. I cant change your way of thinking anymore than you can change mine. Just call me Archie Bunker, but

I stand by my belief. You can do whatever you want.. But I deserve the same right. (PEACE)

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Ok young lady. We both are of different beliefs. I for one have no desire to live with them. On the other hand if you feel so strongly about their plight, then maybe you can set an example and move in to the ghetto with them. Lets just see how long you last.

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HB. This plan was tried in Zimbabwe and South Africa.. Zimbabwe is gone. South Africa is on its way out. Outside of DC there was a model community formed to have an integrated community. In the last five years most white people have moved out. It dont work.

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No need to blame anyone else for their problems. They do a fine job of destroying themselves. Africa will always be a sh** hole.

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News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]


People from many different countries came to America for the same reason. Many were poor, hungry and oppressed. My Parents came from Poland. They came here (Dla Chleba)

Regardless what you think,We all co exist together. I am speaking of CAUCASIANS. We have no problems. We have cross bred with each other and in my opinion, we have the most beautiful girls in the world. I just get pissed when the Europeans attack America.

you guy's should mind your own business.

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See cooler heads are prevailing.

I spent a lot of time in Gettysburg at the actual battle field. I can never get enough

The General that you refer to was General Pickett on his charge on Little Round Top.

The commanding General was Robert E Lee on the South

The North had General Elysses Grant and George Meade

I am not too sure that this wont happen again.. Although I dont advocate it, America is a devided country again.

News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]


Until they start showing respect for Amercans, we will continue to wipe the floor with them.


Long live the South. DIXIE LAND

O, I wish I was in Dixie!
Hooray! Hooray!
In Dixie Land I'll take my stand
To live and die in Dixie
Away, away,
Away down south in Dixie!

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So what country is known for inbreds? Did anyone ever tell you, that you have a way with words. A beautiful vocabulary. You are an asset to your country. If only I could understand what you say.

Lets recall your war record.
Retreat and abondining equiptment at Dunkirk

Decimating a lot of Canadians attempting a commando raid at Dieppe
Failing to close the Falaise pocket
Failing to support the 1st Polish Airborne at Mkt Garden

Geeze what a bunch of WIMPS

News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]


LOL! Limey undesirables. Maybe Africa will accept them. NO, not really. The got thrown out of Rhodesia and are about to lose South Africa. All that they have left is the cesspool Islands.