70 Years Ago Today....

sharkbit · 09-01-09, 09:44 AM

...the horror began.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32637688/

Brag · 09-01-09, 11:08 AM

Horror is the correct word.

Sailor Steve · 09-01-09, 11:18 AM

Yes indeed, it was this day. I remember commemorating the 50th anniversary. Hard for me to believe that one was twenty years ago.

Bosje · 09-01-09, 11:30 AM

makes me feel like a beer commercial
sink em all! but remember kids, war is hell

still, it's amazing to think that it's already been 70 years. my oldest living relative served in the Dutch army may '40. the guy is 90 now, damn

hats off to those who did it for real

Jimbuna · 09-01-09, 12:42 PM

Yes, unlike those few who are left that gave service in WWI, there are still many living who served in WWII.

~SALUTE~

Mopy · 09-01-09, 12:54 PM

Terrible time for all involved, and lessons learned will be remembered for a long time to come I hope.

sharkbit · 09-01-09, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaKev

Daft bit if the war had not happened I may not have been here, as they met because of the war.

Or if that bomb that landed near them had exploded.

JHuschke · 09-01-09, 04:54 PM

I do, but it is sad that all these countries were wanting to be involved. Britain and the U.S., and when Britain and France came together it started questioning with the Russian forces (who to join), so therfore thats why there were so many countries in a war against one.

Red Heat · 09-01-09, 07:04 PM

*Salute

70th Aniversary from the end of the W.W.II...my parents born in 1942 and they tell me horrible stories from that time...even in a "neutral" country as Portugal!

No more war, please...

94cruiser · 09-01-09, 11:32 PM

My grandfather served in the Polish Navy and was stationed on the mine layer ORP Gryf which was anchored near Westerplatte.

After surrender he spent most of the war in prison camps. Most of it was at Stalag XB near Sandbostel.

He never talked much about the war, basically nothing at all. I remember he loved the Navy and the sea. I think he was 18 or 19 when the war broke out...

Sledgehammer427 · 09-01-09, 11:51 PM

My grandpa Kieth served in the merchant marine 42-45, he's seen plenty of U-boats. He passed when I was 12.

nikbear · 09-02-09, 07:17 AM

It is sad to think that it was the start of one of the most horrific episodes in human history,But.....
It was also the moment when a generation throughout the world came together to defeat an indescribable evil,A generation that will always stand head and shoulders above any other for what they achieved....For they will always be looked upon with admiration and awe and have our undying respect

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They were ordinary men and women,who gave their all,in extraordinary circumstances,I sadly don't think we will see their like again,but at least we have been able to bear witness to their achievment,and for that alone if nothing else we should feel blessed.

09-01-09, 09:44 AM	#1
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	70 Years Ago Today.... ...the horror began. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32637688/ __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”

09-01-09, 11:08 AM	#2
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Horror is the correct word. __________________ 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/

09-01-09, 11:18 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes indeed, it was this day. I remember commemorating the 50th anniversary. Hard for me to believe that one was twenty years ago. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-01-09, 11:30 AM	#4
Bosje Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 732 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 0	makes me feel like a beer commercial sink em all! but remember kids, war is hell still, it's amazing to think that it's already been 70 years. my oldest living relative served in the Dutch army may '40. the guy is 90 now, damn hats off to those who did it for real __________________ And when an 800-ton Uboat has you by the tits... you listen!

09-01-09, 12:42 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Yes, unlike those few who are left that gave service in WWI, there are still many living who served in WWII. ~SALUTE~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-01-09, 12:54 PM	#6
Mopy Torpedoman Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 118 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Terrible time for all involved, and lessons learned will be remembered for a long time to come I hope.

09-01-09, 04:54 PM	#8
JHuschke XO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 432 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I do, but it is sad that all these countries were wanting to be involved. Britain and the U.S., and when Britain and France came together it started questioning with the Russian forces (who to join), so therfore thats why there were so many countries in a war against one.

09-01-09, 07:04 PM	#9
Red Heat Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,093 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	*Salute 70th Aniversary from the end of the W.W.II...my parents born in 1942 and they tell me horrible stories from that time...even in a "neutral" country as Portugal! No more war, please... __________________ "There is three kinds of man: the living, the death, and those who are at Sea." Plato

09-01-09, 11:32 PM	#10
94cruiser Mate Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 60 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	My grandfather served in the Polish Navy and was stationed on the mine layer ORP Gryf which was anchored near Westerplatte. After surrender he spent most of the war in prison camps. Most of it was at Stalag XB near Sandbostel. He never talked much about the war, basically nothing at all. I remember he loved the Navy and the sea. I think he was 18 or 19 when the war broke out...

09-01-09, 11:51 PM	#11
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	My grandpa Kieth served in the merchant marine 42-45, he's seen plenty of U-boats. He passed when I was 12. __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

09-02-09, 07:17 AM	#12
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	It is sad to think that it was the start of one of the most horrific episodes in human history,But..... It was also the moment when a generation throughout the world came together to defeat an indescribable evil,A generation that will always stand head and shoulders above any other for what they achieved....For they will always be looked upon with admiration and awe and have our undying respect. They were ordinary men and women,who gave their all,in extraordinary circumstances,I sadly don't think we will see their like again,but at least we have been able to bear witness to their achievment,and for that alone if nothing else we should feel blessed. __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.