06-27-12, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by HunterICX
The memorial is about the men who didn't return flying these missions because they where ordered to, it is not to memorate the commanders that gave them these orders. So I fail to see why the Germans are irritated by this.
HunterICX
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Originally Posted by danlisa
Foremost, Bomber Command has never received the appropriate recognition for their actions and sacrifices in WWII. So I welcome the memorial.
Does Germany not have a similar memorial for airmen lost when they were on bombing runs over London, Coventry etc?? TBH, I'm not even sure this would be commemorated in Germany, given that they wish to expunge all Nazi history, however, not all airmen were given to those political views.
Sound like complaining for complainings sake.
I don't think that Bombing Raids should be classed as criminal during wartime activities in WWII. The inherent inaccuracy of the technology determined the result of mass 'civilian' casualties/fatalities. However, should the same happen today, given the accuracy of our weapons, then yes, it's criminal.
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QFT both of you 
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