The Bernard Mystery - Solved
 

How can Bernard inflict such mayhem, cause such destruction, and yet remain in the Kriegsmarine? Why didn't they just kill Gilligan? Well, don't know about the second question, but found the answer to the first.

My Dad (now in his seventies, bless his soul) and I were discussing Clint Eastwood films, and he mentioned how he enjoyed the WWII action film "Where Eagles Dare." I said I had not seen it. He rose in a towering rage, and banished me into the outer darkness, there to walk without light or hope until I had redeemed myself by watching the film.

So, rather than spend an eternity wailing and gnashing my teeth, I went to Best Buy, picked up the film, and tossed it in the DVD player. Awesome flick.

Anyway, at one point, the Richard Burton character has just finished chatting with (and getting slapped by) the oh-so-wonderfully-delicious Heidi (played by the great Hammer Films horror queen, Ingrid Pitt). Another officer challenges him on his behavior, and he says with the menace only a trained Shakespearean actor can muster:

"My name is Bernard Himmler. Does that name mean anything to you?"

The Clint Eastwood character, watching from across the room, later asks Burton what he said to the officer to shake him up so much. Burton replies coolly "I told him I was Himmler's brother."

And thus, gentleman, the mystery has been solved. Now you know why, despite having personally been responsible for thousands of German deaths and many a sunken U-Boat, that Bernard has escaped punishment. Nepotism.

Oh, and Heidi is way hot. Did I mention that she's hot? Hot, hot, hot. Hot with a side helping of hot. Thank you. Oh, and she's hot.

That is a brilliant bit of research Redemption with your Dad should be
forthcoming for your sleuthing.

MM:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

One of my favorite WW2 flics as well.

Great information, that finally solves a long running mystery.

well theres why Bernard keeps getting asked to the admirals partys so when we lynching him then:up:

party? is there a barbecue somewhere? Count me in!:arrgh!:

Today I'm in a good mood, you can call me 'Berni'.

Berhard

I'd hate to be a person with the username "Bernard" on these forums... :p

I have seen the movie at least couple of times (many years ago), and it is good.

Also, about Bernard:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard

I cannot believe I missed this. "Where Eagles Dare" it is a film I have enjoyed countless times!

Bernard Himmler, you live and learn.

My only suggestion gentlemen is that we stop besmirching this individual.

Unless we all have a desire to serve on the eastern front.

Easter scmestern would need a bomb to get me out my boat:up:

look what i found from uboat.net

Type

VIIC

Laid down 3 Apr, 1940 Howaldtswerke, Kiel Commissioned 21 Aug, 1941 Oblt. Friedrich-Karl MarksCommanders 21 Aug, 1941 - 13 Apr, 1943 Kptlt. Friedrich-Karl Marks Career 8 patrols 21 Aug, 1941 - 1 Mar, 1942 6. Flottille (training)
1 Mar, 1942 - 30 Jun, 1942 6. Flottille (front boat)
1 Jul, 1942 - 28 Feb, 1943 11. Flottille (front boat)
1 Mar, 1943 - 13 Apr, 1943 3. Flottille (front boat)
Successes 2 ships sunk for a total of 10.146 GRTFate
Listed as missing in the Bay of Biscay on 13 April, 1943. No explanation exists for its loss. 47 dead (all hands lost).

must have had Bernard onboard:D

(too bad that he took so many men with him)

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Oh, and Heidi is way hot. Did I mention that she's hot? Hot, hot, hot. Hot with a side helping of hot. Thank you. Oh, and she's hot.[/quote]

Why you didn't bring her to the party? :stare: