Who Started World War II?

Joefour · 01-12-16, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

David Irving is a Hitler supporter and said many times the Holocaust was the work of others and Hitler played no part. This is a very sensitive area, David Irving went as far as questioning the gas chambers at Auschwitz. Yes I have read a couple of his books and I wonder if David Irving has read Commandant of Auschwitz by Rudolf Hoess.

I too have read some of Irvings stuff, and I find it interesting, to say the least. And he has quite a bit on the start of WWII (like, who fired the first shot?). The thing is, all his detractors do is call him names and fire off stink bombs at his private presentations. To date, as far as I know, no one will publically debate him. I find that little factoid even MORE interesting.

Dowly · 01-12-16, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Joefour

To date, as far as I know, no one will publically debate him.

That is because as a historian he has no credibility left.

I would recommend to read through the transcripts from the Irving v. Lipstadt case: http://www.hdot.org/en/trial/

Joefour · 01-12-16, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dowly

That is because as a historian he has no credibility left.

I would recommend to read through the transcripts from the Irving v. Lipstadt case: http://www.hdot.org/en/trial/

That's not an answer. No one has EVER to my knowlege offered to debate him. I think there is some prize money involved too.

When I have time I will read thru those transcripts. To be honest, I really don't put much faith in the court system. Having been involved for a number of years in the civil judgment system here in Washington State, I can tell you from personal experience that it is a cesspool. Corrupt judges who refuse to follow the law, take bribes, and generally make it extremely difficult for justice to prevail. The most laughable moment was when my judge had to stop the proceedings, leave the courtroom and go get enlightened by her clerk as to what a "Writ of Execution" was. That was when I started packing up my toys and eventually got out of the business.