August 6th, 1945 - Aircraft of World War II

Thorlifter · 08-06-2009, 10:47 AM

Today is the day the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. I actually took a moment this morning to reflect on the lives that were lost in that terrible war.

Freedom isn't free for anyone. It actually has a horrible cost and is paid in blood. My thanks goes out to all the men and women that have served their countries.

diddyriddick · 08-06-2009, 11:31 AM

An eloquent post, Thorlifter. Thanks for the reminder.

Messy1 · 08-06-2009, 01:44 PM

Great post Thor! It was a shame that the war had to be ended in this fashion, that the Japanese military and government could not face the inevitable and surrender. Many lives could have been saved. I especially feel bad the the average Japanese citizen who were basically pawns in the overall picture and were on the receiving end of the bombs. Many thanks to all those who have served their country.

RabidAlien · 08-06-2009, 05:58 PM

To all who made freedom possible, and those caught in the middle.

Thanks for the post, NJ. I knew it was in August, but I can never remember the date.

Messy1 · 08-06-2009, 06:08 PM

"To all who made freedom possible, and those caught in the middle."

Great way to put it RA!

Gnomey · 08-06-2009, 07:52 PM

Wonderfully put Thor and RA. Can't really add to that as my sentiments are exactly the same.

Aaron Brooks Wolters · 08-06-2009, 07:54 PM

vikingBerserker · 08-06-2009, 09:11 PM

Very nice.

Doughboy · 08-06-2009, 10:14 PM

wheelsup_cavu · 08-07-2009, 12:59 AM

Wheels

Pong · 08-07-2009, 03:44 AM

lesofprimus · 08-07-2009, 07:36 AM

While I feel the sentiments of all ur posts guys, I feel something alittle bit askew....

I think of all the Allied lives, and Japanese civilians, that were saved with the bombings... Lives that didnt get extinguished in the prolonged defeat of Japan.... Millions would have perished, and to think what this world would be like without all those living ancestors frightens me... Im glad there were men who rationally decided that the sacrfice of 200,000 was worth it...

It still is shame that it had to happen....

evangilder · 08-07-2009, 09:25 AM

I am with you on that, Dan. Both of my grandfathers were in War related industries, so neither served in WWII (one was in the CAP though). But I had 2 uncles that were in the Pacific and I can't help but wonder if they would have made it home alive if the bomb hadn't been dropped.

It sucks it had to end that way, but how many more would have died.

ToughOmbre · 08-07-2009, 09:48 AM

I agree with Dan and Eric. On V-E Day my dad had enough service points to stay in Europe while many newer replacements were eligible to be shipped to the Pacific.

If Operation Downfall had been necessary though, I'm not sure I would be here typing this post.

To me, August 6th and August 9th saved the lives of tens of thousands of American soldiers and made it possible for millions of men to come home sooner.

War is Hell!

TO

Messy1 · 08-07-2009, 10:25 AM

All good points gentlemen. I know dropping the bombs saved many, many lives on both sides.

08-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
Thorlifter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 4,345	August 6th, 1945 Today is the day the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima. I actually took a moment this morning to reflect on the lives that were lost in that terrible war. Freedom isn't free for anyone. It actually has a horrible cost and is paid in blood. My thanks goes out to all the men and women that have served their countries. __________________

08-06-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,411	Great post Thor! It was a shame that the war had to be ended in this fashion, that the Japanese military and government could not face the inevitable and surrender. Many lives could have been saved. I especially feel bad the the average Japanese citizen who were basically pawns in the overall picture and were on the receiving end of the bombs. Many thanks to all those who have served their country. __________________ Bryon O P-61 Black Widow-Mistress of the Night! "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government." "Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away."

08-06-2009, 05:58 PM	#4
RabidAlien Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 2,823	To all who made freedom possible, and those caught in the middle. Thanks for the post, NJ. I knew it was in August, but I can never remember the date. __________________ Pillage, then burn. Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well on toast.

08-06-2009, 06:08 PM	#5
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,411	"To all who made freedom possible, and those caught in the middle." Great way to put it RA! __________________ Bryon O P-61 Black Widow-Mistress of the Night! "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government." "Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away."

08-06-2009, 07:52 PM	#6
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 15,218	Wonderfully put Thor and RA. Can't really add to that as my sentiments are exactly the same. __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

08-06-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
diddyriddick Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamlet, NC, US Posts: 720	An eloquent post, Thorlifter. Thanks for the reminder.

08-06-2009, 07:54 PM	#7
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08-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#8
vikingBerserker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,722	Very nice. __________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future" Last edited by vikingBerserker; 08-07-2009 at 12:43 AM. Reason: wrong icon - dumbass

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Doughboy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 885	__________________ "This is the day which the lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24

08-07-2009, 12:59 AM	#10
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08-07-2009, 03:44 AM	#11
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08-07-2009, 07:36 AM	#12
lesofprimus Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi Posts: 17,490	While I feel the sentiments of all ur posts guys, I feel something alittle bit askew.... I think of all the Allied lives, and Japanese civilians, that were saved with the bombings... Lives that didnt get extinguished in the prolonged defeat of Japan.... Millions would have perished, and to think what this world would be like without all those living ancestors frightens me... Im glad there were men who rationally decided that the sacrfice of 200,000 was worth it... It still is shame that it had to happen.... __________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk

08-07-2009, 09:25 AM	#13
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 14,807	I am with you on that, Dan. Both of my grandfathers were in War related industries, so neither served in WWII (one was in the CAP though). But I had 2 uncles that were in the Pacific and I can't help but wonder if they would have made it home alive if the bomb hadn't been dropped. It sucks it had to end that way, but how many more would have died. __________________ http://www.vg-photo.com For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

08-07-2009, 09:48 AM	#14
ToughOmbre Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 3,230	I agree with Dan and Eric. On V-E Day my dad had enough service points to stay in Europe while many newer replacements were eligible to be shipped to the Pacific. If Operation Downfall had been necessary though, I'm not sure I would be here typing this post. To me, August 6th and August 9th saved the lives of tens of thousands of American soldiers and made it possible for millions of men to come home sooner. War is Hell! TO __________________ *“Let's get Enterprise* and Hornet turned into the wind."**

08-07-2009, 10:25 AM	#15
Messy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 1,411	All good points gentlemen. I know dropping the bombs saved many, many lives on both sides. __________________ Bryon O P-61 Black Widow-Mistress of the Night! "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." George S. Patton "Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government." "Oh but if I went 'round sayin' I was Emperor, just because some moistened bint lobbed a scimitar at me, they'd put me away."

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