70 Years Ago Today.... - Page 2

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.

Ford Prefect · 09-02-09, 07:21 AM

If you're from GB you can go here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/ww2outbreak/index.shtml

There's period radio broadcasts about the build up and out break of war.

DaveU186 · 09-02-09, 07:29 AM

I still find it hard to comprehend those times, but appreciate the sacrifices made by my countrymen and their allies that helped to protect the world we live in today. I also salute the bravery of all those who participated in the war, and especially those u-boat men.

We certainly won't see their like again. They are all true heroes.

U-46 Commander · 09-02-09, 05:51 PM

I salute all Veterans of all wars, on both sides. However, as long as there is sin in the world, there will be wars.

Ford Prefect · 09-02-09, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by U-46 Commander

I salute all Veterans of all wars, on both sides. However, as long as there is sin in the world, there will be wars.

As long as there's money, the concept of god/religion and separate nations there will be something to fall out about and go to war over.

gadflyjs · 09-04-09, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by U-46 Commander

I salute all Veterans of all wars, on both sides. However, as long as there is sin in the world, there will be wars.

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

As long as there's money, the concept of god/religion and separate nations there will be something to fall out about and go to war over.

To summarize, as long as human being exist, there will be wars

Sailor Steve · 09-04-09, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gadflyjs

To summarize, as long as human being exist, there will be wars

I find that comment highly offensive. Impuning the human race that way is just mean. I would never do that. You've got me so ticked off I've decided to declare war on you tomorrow morning at 1100 hours!

Wait a minute...

Ford Prefect · 09-06-09, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gadflyjs

To summarize, as long as human being exist, there will be wars

I don't think it's beyond us to put such petty stuff aside. After all look how far we've come! From a primitive creature living in caves, learning to wield fire to being able to land a man on the moon, send probes to the furthest reaches of the solar system and finding cures for diseases which once plagued us. If we can do all that off our own backs then we certainly hold the promise as a species of going far if the aforementioned afflictions on our race don't destroy us first!

TigerShark808 · 09-06-09, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I find that comment highly offensive. Impuning the human race that way is just mean. I would never do that. You've got me so ticked off I've decided to declare war on you tomorrow morning at 1100 hours!

Wait a minute...

I feel you are over reacting and your threat of war against another sickins me. Therefore I shall ready my forces and prepare them for battle should your threat of war come to reality.

TigerShark808 · 09-06-09, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I don't think it's beyond us to put such petty stuff aside. After all look how far we've come! From a primitive creature living in caves, learning to wield fire to being able to land a man on the moon, send probes to the furthest reaches of the solar system and finding cures for diseases which once plagued us. If we can do all that off our own backs then we certainly hold the promise as a species of going far if the aforementioned afflictions on our race don't destroy us first!

I agree !

Although they don't actually believe man lived in caves. Neanderthal lived in caves mainly to hide from early man who would kill Neanderthal Man when ever they came across them.Poor Neanderthal Man . So I guess even early man found it necessary to exterminate another race of man.. huumm!

Sorry to get off topic.Its just that NeanderthalMan -verse-Early Man has always been a very interesting topic to me.

I SALUTE THE GREATEST GENERATION!

09-01-09, 07:04 PM	#16
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, 11:51 PM	#18
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	#19
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.

09-02-09, 07:21 AM	#20
Ford Prefect Planesman Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Posts: 184 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	If you're from GB you can go here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/ww2outbreak/index.shtml There's period radio broadcasts about the build up and out break of war. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/halfpenny/sets/ http://www.youtube.com/user/Thunderf00t Home of "why people laugh at creationists" http://www.youtube.com/user/FFreeThinker http://www.youtube.com/user/ExtantDodo

09-02-09, 05:51 PM	#22
U-46 Commander Lieutenant Join Date: May 2008 Location: The absolutely most exciting state!! Iowa! Posts: 251 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 0	I salute all Veterans of all wars, on both sides. However, as long as there is sin in the world, there will be wars. __________________ "Loved By Few, Hated By Many, Respected By All."-The U-boats.

09-01-09, 11:32 PM	#17
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...

09-02-09, 07:29 AM	#21
DaveU186 Torpedoman Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I still find it hard to comprehend those times, but appreciate the sacrifices made by my countrymen and their allies that helped to protect the world we live in today. I also salute the bravery of all those who participated in the war, and especially those u-boat men. We certainly won't see their like again. They are all true heroes.