tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950176168566723147.post2908165521218625962..comments2023-06-03T22:01:23.655-07:00Comments on ILLUSTRATED HISTORY: RELIVE THE TIMES: Images Of War, History , WW2: German Soldiers In RussiaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950176168566723147.post-91176602900580321252014-07-19T15:55:56.221-07:002014-07-19T15:55:56.221-07:00Germany prepared for war whilst everyone else dith...Germany prepared for war whilst everyone else dithered and were miles ahead of anyone in preparation in 1939. Britain never had a big army by european standards and had relied on its Navy.For France see the Simpsons. Germany also had a political outlook which many people supported and formed battalions from Ireland to Ukraine's Sonnderkommand. Germany had friends and allies all over Europe,Italy,Croatia,Austria,Romania,Hungary,Slovakia,Japan,Baltic countries and in many of the countries they invaded there were populations of ethnic Germans.The USA didn't appear til 44. Germany never won a battle after 43 and not on it's own.garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950176168566723147.post-23925090530322597822012-01-25T20:31:50.786-08:002012-01-25T20:31:50.786-08:00There is no doubt that there is something in the G...There is no doubt that there is something in the German psyche that churns out great soldiers, whether be it WW1 or WW2. Our emphasis is on that point. It enabled Germany to fight the combined might of America, Russia, France and Britain for six years (WW2).<br /><br />About the evil nature of Nazi Germany; much has been written about it. We felt it unnecessary to stress on it.Editorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412254840369910480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950176168566723147.post-75967542228771477022012-01-25T20:31:46.226-08:002012-01-25T20:31:46.226-08:00There is no doubt that there is something in the G...There is no doubt that there is something in the German psyche that churns out great soldiers, whether be it WW1 or WW2. Our emphasis is on that point. It enabled Germany to fight the combined might of America, Russia, France and Britain for six years (WW2).<br /><br />About the evil nature of Nazi Germany; much has been written about it. We felt it unnecessary to stress on it.Editorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04412254840369910480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-950176168566723147.post-53400319628911204772012-01-24T23:39:17.365-08:002012-01-24T23:39:17.365-08:00First I'll commend you on your great collectio...First I'll commend you on your great collection of pics, and agree with the core setiment that German soldiers of WWI and WWII fought bravely, with as much honor and depravity as found in any other participant of that war. The truth is when it comes to war there is no example that I'm aware of (save acient Israel) where pure evil didn't manifest itself in the actions of at least a few. I don't have a problem with you honoring the amazing sacrifice and those who fought with honor under Hitler, likely unaware of what was going on in the concentration camps. Unfortunately, there was a profound cowardice in the officer ranks regarding the subject of killing Hitler. (Excluding the amazing Rommel and said others). While I "get" what your trying to do here, breathing in important yet forgotten context of the war, you seem to come off doing so without merit as you don't seem to fully and clearly acknowledge the evil also committed, rationalizing it even by pointing out the evil of the other entities throughout warfare history. You need to split time or continue to come off as pro-nazi. Your call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com