70 years ago...

TarJak · 12-03-11, 05:24 PM

this week, Pearl Harbour was attacked by 350 Japanese planes, bringing the US into the war. Salute all who served.

Platapus · 12-03-11, 05:28 PM

I thought that happened on 7 Dec 1941

Jimbuna · 12-03-11, 05:29 PM

I thought it was the morning of Dec 7th mate....tis also my fathers memory

soopaman2 · 12-03-11, 05:34 PM

Yeah, the 7th.

But we can give a salute to the Japanese leadership for thinking it was a great idea.

Then on the 7th we can laugh at them for trying.

CCIP · 12-03-11, 05:40 PM

Indeed, you are a few days early. I've been planning to mark the day myself by starting my first War in the Pacific campaign!

However it's also worth pointing out that 70 years ago today the Japanese fleet was already almost on station north of Hawaii and there wasn't much that would've stopped it. The wheels of history were about to turn...

Also important to remember - 70 years ago tomorrow (Dec. 5th), the first Soviet strategic counter-offensive was successfully launched, repelling the Germans from the gates of Moscow. A no less key moment in the course of the war.

nikimcbee · 12-03-11, 06:17 PM

(I think he hit the foster's sauce again)

Gerald · 12-03-11, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

(I think he hit the foster's sauce again)

Me too,

soopaman2 · 12-03-11, 06:25 PM

I am happy a fella from Oz thought enough of another one of Britains children to hold a tribute.

Thanks!

We all lost alot in that war, no matter the side.

Jimbuna · 12-03-11, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

(I think he hit the foster's sauce again)

LOL

Rockstar · 12-03-11, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

I thought it was the morning of Dec 7th mate....tis also my fathers memory

December 8th if you live in Japan

Jimbuna · 12-03-11, 07:53 PM

I'm looking at a time zone map and can't find Hawaii

12-03-11, 07:58 PM

Don't blame Tarjak, he just wanted to be an early bird on this topic

Gerald · 12-03-11, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'm looking at a time zone map and can't find Hawaii

Look here,

http://worldtimezone.net/time-usa12.php

http://worldtimezone.net/

Jimbuna · 12-03-11, 08:05 PM

That's better

Gargamel · 12-03-11, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

I'm looking at a time zone map and can't find Hawaii

Well that 'splains why I cant find it in GWX either.

That would be neat to see, that scripted into the game. Sneak into the harbor (or just sail in, its neutral) and watch the fireworks.

12-03-11, 05:24 PM	#1
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	70 years ago... this week, Pearl Harbour was attacked by 350 Japanese planes, bringing the US into the war. Salute all who served. Last edited by TarJak; 12-04-11 at 01:37 AM.

12-03-11, 05:28 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I thought that happened on 7 Dec 1941 __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-03-11, 05:29 PM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I thought it was the morning of Dec 7th mate....tis also my fathers memory __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-03-11, 05:34 PM	#4
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	Yeah, the 7th. But we can give a salute to the Japanese leadership for thinking it was a great idea. Then on the 7th we can laugh at them for trying. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

12-03-11, 05:40 PM	#5
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Indeed, you are a few days early. I've been planning to mark the day myself by starting my first War in the Pacific campaign! However it's also worth pointing out that 70 years ago today the Japanese fleet was already almost on station north of Hawaii and there wasn't much that would've stopped it. The wheels of history were about to turn... Also important to remember - 70 years ago tomorrow (Dec. 5th), the first Soviet strategic counter-offensive was successfully launched, repelling the Germans from the gates of Moscow. A no less key moment in the course of the war. __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

12-03-11, 06:17 PM	#6
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	(I think he hit the foster's sauce again) __________________

12-03-11, 06:25 PM	#8
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	I am happy a fella from Oz thought enough of another one of Britains children to hold a tribute. Thanks! We all lost alot in that war, no matter the side. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

12-03-11, 07:53 PM	#11
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm looking at a time zone map and can't find Hawaii __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-03-11, 07:58 PM	#12
PapaKilo Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Don't blame Tarjak, he just wanted to be an early bird on this topic

12-03-11, 08:05 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	That's better __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!