Knight's Cross for doing nothing

Tessa · 02-19-07, 12:41 AM

While its makes for things simple to have the various additions to the RK build upon each other (as well as getting the RK itself) I've always found it to be a really screwed up system. Had (in history) a U-boat captain sunk the Hood like the Bismark did, it seems rediculous that the captain only get a IIRC instead of a RK for such a tremendous achievement. I can appreciate the history behind the RK and RC and the country's reverance for it. Though prior to WWII there was the Blue Max which could be awarded at any time (relevant to any prior decorations already held) seems more sensible to able to have the award match the accomplishment.

02-19-07, 12:41 AM	#8
Tessa Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CG 96 Posts: 861 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	While its makes for things simple to have the various additions to the RK build upon each other (as well as getting the RK itself) I've always found it to be a really screwed up system. Had (in history) a U-boat captain sunk the Hood like the Bismark did, it seems rediculous that the captain only get a IIRC instead of a RK for such a tremendous achievement. I can appreciate the history behind the RK and RC and the country's reverance for it. Though prior to WWII there was the Blue Max which could be awarded at any time (relevant to any prior decorations already held) seems more sensible to able to have the award match the accomplishment.