dvader28 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 /me waves hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by The_One You didn't join the war effort until 1942 - and only because it came knocking on your door step! Us, the French, Russia and other countries were fighting on the front lines - with many countries occupied, like France. I think you were a slightly helpful ally to all of us, not just that the UK were the "only" helpful ally to you. Sorry, but I couldn't let that one pass without comment. Don't want to start a historical debate. OK, that was poorly written on my part. Technically, from my point of view, UK was the only helpful ally to us (us = US troops of WWII. I guess we did help you instead of the other way around, but what about Pacific theatre? WWII is not limited to Europe, you know...) But what you said about the French was worse than what I wrote about UK being the only good ally. French Resistance maybe. French army? Did you ever see that auction XERXES posted for a rare French Battle Flag? It was white... *** I don't wanna discuss this anymore. I was wrong and I'll admit that, but this is getting to much like those Senate Chambers for my liking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swphreak Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by kstar__2 are you dead? Ya man! you do get it right? America's Wang? lol, good ol' Simpsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Welshman Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 I dont know how this got from saying im from the UK to speaking jamacan, so I'll mix the two. Try saying 'Beer Can' Without sounding like a jamacan sayin bacon. Its impossible, he he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git_sum_stuka Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 i've visited England and it's a pretty nice city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Yep, born and raised in the best capital city in the world...LONDON. I love it here, wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agen Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 from Glasgow in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Count Posted March 29, 2003 Author Share Posted March 29, 2003 The One it was actuially December 1941 when America joined the war (sorry I'm a History student) and Katarn07 if Britain did not beat Hitler at the battle of Britain then the whole planet would be speaking German by now. I just wanted to know how many people are from England here because it does seem like a predmoinantly an American forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvader28 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 but what about Pacific theatre? British troops fought in the Pacific too....my grandfather fought in Burma and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by Count_D00ku The One it was actuially December 1941 when America joined the war (sorry I'm a History student) and Katarn07 if Britain did not beat Hitler at the battle of Britain then the whole planet would be speaking German by now. I just wanted to know how many people are from England here because it does seem like a predmoinantly an American forum. No, The_One is technically correct about America not doing anything until '42, they did declare war on Japan and Germany in December. Also, the British nor the Americans beat Hitler, he killed himself, as did most of the Nazi Officers. And I might not have said it above, so I'll say it here. I know nothing about Pacific Theatre! And since they did fight there, that is why I am complementing you guys. It's not like I am critisizing you... Grr, like I said, to much like the Chambers. *runs* *** Battle of Britain? That was in 1941. WWII ended in '45. What does that have to do with the defeat of Hitler? Oh yeah, and if Hitler were smart and decided to work more on the A-Bomb and produce more Jet Meschermits (SP?), the Allies would have been whooped by the Axis. They had far superior technology. Just look at the size of their tanks, planes, and guns compared tot he Allies' weapons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higginson Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 U hav sum gd points there k07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by Higginson U hav sum gd points there k07 I would like to consider myself a WWII "buff", but do not know alot about the Pacific. You might be able to call me a American European Theatre WWII Buff. What is a buff anyhow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvader28 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 If Operation "Sealion" (the german invasion of Britain) hadn't been stopped by the RAF in the Battle of Britain, where would the US be able to base it's forces to attack Europe? Would they have even bothered to join the war at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarn07 Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by dvader28 If Operation "Sealion" (the german invasion of Britain) hadn't been stopped by the RAF in the Battle of Britain, where would the US be able to base it's forces to attack Europe? Would they have even bothered to join the war at all? We could argue about all battles winning that war. All battles played their own role in the taking of Germany and the Pacific. As long as they were won, then it is good. And why are you all arguing with me! I am agreeing with you. Leave me alone! "Why do I keep coming here then?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by The_One Yeah, I'm a Brit. Born and raised (and still living) in the South East of England. Canterbury to be specific wow, thats like 40 minutes from me.. i was there last week in fact.. i brought road to perdition & bourne identity in HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklighter Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by git_sum_stuka i've visited England and it's a pretty nice city. Hmm, last time I checked, England was a country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormHammer Posted March 29, 2003 Share Posted March 29, 2003 Originally posted by dvader28 British troops fought in the Pacific too....my grandfather fought in Burma and Java. Really? My grandfather fought in Burma too, but I'm not sure which regiment. To be honest, he has refused to speak about his experiences over there...but I have it on good authority he woke up screaming for a few years after the war had ended. Sadly, I don't know how much longer he'll be with us...he's in hospital with a broken hip, partial kidney failure and God knows what else. I guess he's been lucky to make it to 90 years old. Anyway...enough about the war. Let's try and keep this thread on track, shall we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Yeah, lucky it's a while since I studied WWII then - there are some very interesting areas of history, totally neglected by national curriculums and such - everything seems to be centred around WWII these days. I'm very interested in the Cold War, and the Russian Revolutions - then later the rise of Stalin, all fascinating. Anyway, Sivy B, where is it you live then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by The_One Anyway, Sivy B, where is it you live then? Broadstairs in Thanet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Sivy B Broadstairs in Thanet Ah, Planet Thanet - the sh**te hole of England. Just joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivy Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by The_One Ah, Planet Thanet - the sh**te hole of England. Just joking oh no, you're right.. Thanet is a hole i can't wait until i have enough money to move away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_One Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Yeah, I put the "Just joking" bit in, incase you liked it there - just gotta cover all angles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
git_sum_stuka Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Originally posted by Darklighter Hmm, last time I checked, England was a country oops! Made an error I visited London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeskywalker1 Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 i was born in England, Highwycomb (might be misspelled) but i left when i was 4 my mom and sister were born there too. my dad is lebonese...so im like 50% brittish and 50% lebonese..lol my dad came to us when he was 6....then he joined the military.....they sent him to england and he met my mom, then they came to the usa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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