Oh dear, I'm a war criminal!

Big Paul · 11-27-07, 04:32 PM

Irish sea, December 1939, heavy fog, wind 15/ms. Suddenly the lookout spots a Schooner off the port bow, and very close. Hard-a-port and full ahead, The bow of U-124 slams into the flank of the schooner, riding over the top of it.

It sinks immediately, another 2 tommy pleasure sailors have met their maker.

Somehow I feel rather bad, but this is total war.

Brag · 11-27-07, 04:40 PM

Well, better than sinking hospital ships--BANG --Five years!

ChrisG2100 · 11-27-07, 04:47 PM

Not to worry, I sank my first ship last night. I got excited and didn't check the registry. It was neutral. The Norwigans are very mad at me.

BulSoldier · 11-27-07, 04:55 PM

Dont worry, eventually whole germany will back you up

Stealth Hunter · 11-27-07, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brag

Well, better than sinking hospital ships--BANG --Five years!

I sank 8, but they were heading into Southampton.

Sent those bastard Tommies to the bottom of the sea.

Penelope_Grey · 11-27-07, 05:28 PM

Top holes(!) You showed those wounded men whose boss(!)

Kpt. Lehmann · 11-27-07, 05:43 PM

Oooh yeah. Those hospital ships and their mean old spotlights are DANGEROUS!

Jimbuna · 11-27-07, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

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Originally Posted by Brag

Well, better than sinking hospital ships--BANG --Five years!

I sank 8, but they were heading into Southampton.

Sent those bastard Tommies to the bottom of the sea.

Disappointing use of terminology IMO

Some of those Tommies you refer to in such a derogitory manner could quite easily be relatives of some members on this forum

I personally can site my grandfather who was lost at sea during this period and my living father who sailed under unimaginable conditions to maintain the freedom of decent peace loving people.

This is just a game, let us keep that thought uppermost in our minds without resorting to expletives that many on here could easily perceive as insulting

Stealth Hunter · 11-27-07, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

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Originally Posted by Brag

Well, better than sinking hospital ships--BANG --Five years!

I sank 8, but they were heading into Southampton.

Sent those bastard Tommies to the bottom of the sea.

Disappointing use of terminology IMO

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 06:59 PM

What is a Tommie? I know that I am sounding like a total nub when I ask that, but I have no clue. I am assuming that it is a hospital ship, of which, I have not seen in game...yet.

When I do, I will not sink it. There might be German's on that ship as well.

Otto Von Strunf · 11-27-07, 07:12 PM

we are all feal with you but fuhrer want, you will be executet soon.

Jimbuna · 11-27-07, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

What is a Tommie? I know that I am sounding like a total nub when I ask that, but I have no clue. I am assuming that it is a hospital ship, of which, I have not seen in game...yet.

When I do, I will not sink it. There might be German's on that ship as well.

'Tommie' is a term used for British people during WWII.

Not offensive when used in isolation.

Jonathan · 11-27-07, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Jonathan

What is a Tommie? I know that I am sounding like a total nub when I ask that, but I have no clue. I am assuming that it is a hospital ship, of which, I have not seen in game...yet.

When I do, I will not sink it. There might be German's on that ship as well.

'Tommie' is a term used for British people during WWII.

Not offensive when used in isolation.

Thank you for the information...is it a deragatory term like "Jap", or just another term for British people, like "Yankees" for Americans? I mean no offense, I just wnat to know so I will recgonize when to and when not to use it here or anywhere else.

Stealth Hunter · 11-28-07, 12:42 AM

One of my favorite expressions:

"The Tommies are crapping all over us..." -In reference to a depth charge attack.:rotfl:

Cohaagen · 11-28-07, 07:11 AM

It comes from "Tommy Atkins", the fictitious embodiment of British soldiers in the First World War - rather like John Bull representing the UK, or Uncle Sam for America. Not offensive at all.

11-27-07, 04:32 PM	#1
Big Paul Watch Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Belfast N.I. Posts: 26 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Oh dear, I'm a war criminal! Irish sea, December 1939, heavy fog, wind 15/ms. Suddenly the lookout spots a Schooner off the port bow, and very close. Hard-a-port and full ahead, The bow of U-124 slams into the flank of the schooner, riding over the top of it. It sinks immediately, another 2 tommy pleasure sailors have met their maker. Somehow I feel rather bad, but this is total war.

11-27-07, 04:40 PM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Well, better than sinking hospital ships--BANG --Five years! __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

11-27-07, 04:55 PM	#4
BulSoldier Samurai Navy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Burgas/Bulgaria Posts: 550 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	Dont worry, eventually whole germany will back you up __________________ By the hour !

11-27-07, 05:28 PM	#6
Penelope_Grey Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,893 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Top holes(!) You showed those wounded men whose boss(!) __________________ I SURVIVED THE FIRST EVER SUBSIM WEREWOLF HUNT - and... I actually won the game for the humans too!

11-27-07, 05:43 PM	#7
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,993 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	Oooh yeah. Those hospital ships and their mean old spotlights are DANGEROUS! __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

11-27-07, 04:47 PM	#3
ChrisG2100 Shore leave Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 70 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Not to worry, I sank my first ship last night. I got excited and didn't check the registry. It was neutral. The Norwigans are very mad at me.

11-27-07, 06:59 PM	#10
Jonathan 中国水兵 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 285 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	What is a Tommie? I know that I am sounding like a total nub when I ask that, but I have no clue. I am assuming that it is a hospital ship, of which, I have not seen in game...yet. When I do, I will not sink it. There might be German's on that ship as well. __________________ SHIII Game Manual, In-Game Map, and Quick Reference Chart Can Be Downloaded From This Link: http://hosted.filefront.com/jnazari

11-27-07, 07:12 PM	#11
Otto Von Strunf Seaman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: far and beyond Posts: 31 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	be worry we are all feal with you but fuhrer want, you will be executet soon. __________________ Only deference betveen ships and submarines is that submarine can surface

11-28-07, 12:42 AM	#14
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	One of my favorite expressions: "The Tommies are crapping all over us..." -In reference to a depth charge attack.:rotfl:

11-28-07, 07:11 AM	#15
Cohaagen Frogman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 296 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It comes from "Tommy Atkins", the fictitious embodiment of British soldiers in the First World War - rather like John Bull representing the UK, or Uncle Sam for America. Not offensive at all.