10 WWI myths debunked

MGR1 · 01-21-14, 07:17 AM

Diemling was a subordinate commander (albeit a strange one, looking at his bio

), whilst Cadorna did more human damage as he was Italian C-in-C.

I'm still surprised that the Italian troops didn't mutiny like their French counterparts. Which brings me to the French generals - they were no great prize either!

It just goes to show that if you dig deeper, you'll find that very few senior officers in WW1 acquitted themselves well, regardless of nationality. Just singling out the British for special treatment is being disingenuous.

IMHO,

Mike.

01-21-14, 07:17 AM	#10
MGR1 Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom Posts: 980 Downloads: 252 Uploads: 0	Diemling was a subordinate commander (albeit a strange one, looking at his bio ), whilst Cadorna did more human damage as he was Italian C-in-C. I'm still surprised that the Italian troops didn't mutiny like their French counterparts. Which brings me to the French generals - they were no great prize either! It just goes to show that if you dig deeper, you'll find that very few senior officers in WW1 acquitted themselves well, regardless of nationality. Just singling out the British for special treatment is being disingenuous. IMHO, Mike. __________________ "I am the battleship Jean Bart. This name originates from a certain 'respected' privateer... Yes? You want to know what privateers are? Hmph, they are pirates that rob openly under the banner of their country." Jean Bart from the mobile game Azur Lane.