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09-04-2005, 09:23 AM
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#196 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country:  | And I've gotta throw in my usual part about all the "little" nations of the Commonwealth. I.E. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, blah-blah-blah-blah... 
We were part of the British Empire yes, but we were distinct, self-governing countries and hated to be called simply British.
Seriously though, it's actually perfectly understandable why we would have been considered so, especially during WWI, but I just like to be difficult when I can.  | 
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09-04-2005, 10:00 AM
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#197 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country:  | And yes you can be very difficult some times.
__________________  US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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09-04-2005, 10:14 AM
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#198 | | He who does not skim
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09-04-2005, 10:28 AM
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#199 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | Neither do we... 
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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09-04-2005, 12:30 PM
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#200 | | Master of Ewes
Join Date: Dec 2003
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We had to rescue them once during WW1 because the Germans were driving them back into Paris. We entered and beat Germany, end of story.
| dude, you entered WWI in the 4th year of the war, that's not a rescue, we could've beaten them anyway we were superior in skill and numbers for most of your involvement in the war........... Quote: |
When these 2 great countries came together, we beat the Germans and won WW2.
| whilst we were the two largest allied powers in WWII, it's important to remember there were other people, like the british colony across the pond
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09-04-2005, 12:34 PM
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#201 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country: | Thank you. 
I am joking, you realize that don't you? I certainly wouldn't expect Canada to be mentioned all the time. Only where applicable. | |
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09-05-2005, 09:14 AM
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#202 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | I am just surpised that Lanc is the only one that let him have it so far. I have to agree with Lanc though.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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09-05-2005, 10:09 AM
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#203 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country: | Oh, I agree with lanc too. The USA's help in WWI was a tremendous asset, don't get me wrong, but they didn't exactly save the Empire. | |
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09-05-2005, 02:50 PM
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#204 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Country: | The introduction of the tank was the war winner in World War I, not the U.S. The American troops had to be trained by the French and British before even being allowed into the lines. The Germans were on their last legs after the British and French realised how to use tanks effectively at Cambrai. The German forces had no effective anti-tank defence and it wasn't long until the tanks were soon back on the field at Amiens, which the New Zealanders led. The tank won World War 1, end of story.
Pre-World War II the French were going backward in military doctrine. They were out-classed tactically by Germany but not technically. The French forces had some of the best tanks in the world, superior to their German counter-parts. And Germany invaded France on May 10th, France surrendered on June 22nd - that's six weeks not four.
Don't forget the Soviet Unions massive contribution to the war effort. It wasn't just the U.S and Britain.
It was the rebellion in Yugoslavia and the landing of British forces in Greece that forced Germany to turn south and delaying Operation Barbarossa. The Italians could have stopped the British landing but they couldn't have stopped Yugoslavia rebelling. The Italians were just a bunch of failures and get off with that war lightly. I think everyone forgets they were fascist and invaded British terrority, as well as bombing Britain.
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09-05-2005, 03:03 PM
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#205 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | this's more like it!
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09-05-2005, 03:26 PM
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#206 | | Der Crewchief
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany
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Country: | Yeap that is what I was waiting for.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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09-07-2005, 04:51 PM
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#207 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas
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Country:  | I as a true man have realized when I have been wrong and I have been righted by ya''ll, I'm sorry for my view through American glasses and not through the eyes of the other countries.  I admit it I was wrong. Can ya'll forgive me. 
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09-07-2005, 05:27 PM
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#208 | | He who does not skim
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Country: | I don't know about these guys, but I was more joking than anything. Most of the time, all talk of "My country saved so-and-so" doesn't bother me a whole lot. I know better anyway. Seriously, it's no biggie as far as I'm concerned. After all, I'm "only" Canadian.
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09-07-2005, 05:34 PM
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#209 | | Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas
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Country: | Hey nonskimmer, thanks for seeing me through. I really mean what i said about me being sorry.
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09-07-2005, 06:02 PM
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#210 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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Country: | Elmilitaro, don't worry too much about it. It's always about learning something new and shedding the propaganda for the facts.
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