Nazi Summer Camp

[Gargamel]

I have found myself with a lot of free "mental" time at work, so I've begun listening to podcasts hardcore. I've recently fell upon RadioLab, by WNYC and NPR. Really intriguing stuff.

http://www.radiolab.org/story/nazi-summer-camp/

Here's a neat story about German POW's being held in US camps. It's a really interesting listen. And yes, there are frequent references to Nazi's, when in fact they mean German soldier. We know the differences, so I let it slide, but they also do address that issue a bit.

[Eichhörnchen]

Funny, but I always noticed that: the US always seemed to describe German soldiers as "the Nazis", and the Russians always seemed to refer to them as "the fascists". Of course there would have been many of them who were not, but the US and Russia always seemed to use this political mode of description; I think the Brits just called them "Jerries".

I haven't listened to the link yet, I just thought I'd put that in first...

[Betonov]

The Slovene term is ''švaba'' or ''schwaba'' and not all Germans were from Schwabia

[Eichhörnchen]

http://i.imgur.com/F8j0ueb.gif Thought this might be useful or interesting

[james_nix]

My grandfather's brother was a German pilot who was a POW in Louisiana, then got out and flew for the US.

[Tchocky]

RadioLab is almost continuously excellent.

[Gargamel]

RadioLab is almost continuously excellent.

I have been listening to about 3-4 podcasts a day for the last couple weeks now. Excellent stuff.

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Funny, but I always noticed that: the US always seemed to describe German soldiers as "the Nazis", and the Russians always seemed to refer to them as "the fascists". Of course there would have been many of them who were not, but the US and Russia always seemed to use this political mode of description; I think the Brits just called them "Jerries".

I haven't listened to the link yet, I just thought I'd put that in first...



Yes, I make it a point every time I hear people talking about Germans improperly to say that only the SS and NSDAP were 'Nazis', so to speak. Most of the Krauts joined the army to serve their country, not Hitler. (Although, getting told to join or be shot kinda puts one's life into perspective)

[Eichhörnchen]

...every time I hear people talking about Germans improperly...

That was going so well for you, buddy... right up until you said the word "Krauts"...:har: :har:

[Kaptlt.Endrass]

Point made. Though, coming from German heritage (those of you who've seen my 'Just Found Out' thread, you don't want to know how screwed up I am), I also have plenty of fun with the Yanks, cockneys, Reds, drunks, and barbarians.

I'm an equal-opportunity smart-a**.

[swamprat69er]

Point made. Though, coming from German heritage (those of you who've seen my 'Just Found Out' thread, you don't want to know how screwed up I am), I also have plenty of fun with the Yanks, cockneys, Reds, drunks, and barbarians.

I'm an equal-opportunity smart-a**.
:rotfl2::har::har: Don't forget the Limies and Canucks.:har::har:

[Betonov]

Try being a dirty Slav with a hint of Austrian royalty.
Always trying to oppres myself :nope:

[Oberon]

http://new2.fjcdn.com/comments/Quot+identifies+as+a+bush+quot+my+sides+_9c122e295 46d4582bb117aa9386fd112.jpg

[Stealhead]

Funny, but I always noticed that: the US always seemed to describe German soldiers as "the Nazis", and the Russians always seemed to refer to them as "the fascists". Of course there would have been many of them who were not, but the US and Russia always seemed to use this political mode of description; I think the Brits just called them "Jerries".

I haven't listened to the link yet, I just thought I'd put that in first...
One must dehumanize in order to kill more easily. Its easier to kill a subhuman,Jap,Nazi,Hun,Red,barbarian,haj,infidel.

[Oberon]

One must dehumanize in order to kill more easily. Its easier to kill a subhuman,Jap,Nazi,Hun,Red,barbarian,haj,infidel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohrtFuxUzZE