And war itself is a political decision. Compared to what Nazi Germany inflicted on the world, the Allied bomber offensive was distinctly moderate.
I disagree with the question - the failure of the Luftwaffe can't be pinned down to just the weather.
Could certainly have been a mess, but worse weather could also have increased the Allies' surprise advantage by making the defenders even less...
Just a thought on a rather different tangent - I'd like to nominate various members of the British Royal Family as strong wartime leaders.
[b] Tragic, but to call it a mistake implies that there was some negative impact on Churchill's own war effort. As far as I can see there was no...
Why was bombing Dresden a mistake?
A fair point, but having built this mighty force Goering subsequently failed to manage it effectively and consistently overstated its...
I really don't see how Nazi Germany could have conquored the USSR given the situation of the world in 1941. Even if they had gained three weeks, I...
As it happens, I was at Old Buckenham about two months ago doing a parachute jump. As Martin says, there isn't much to suggest it used to house an...
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Operational Ranges: Gloster Meteor: 1000 miles Messerschmitt Me-262 ('Schwalbe'): 650 miles Heinkel He-162 ('Volksjager'/'Salamander'): 434 miles...
Assuming a pure dogfight where range is not a concern, my money goes on the Spitfire XIV - superior climb, speed, turning circle, firepower and...
As Stefan said, I'm definitely up for it if the opportunity is available. Just have to hope we get a battle to fight from a time period I'm...
Is this a Hollywood production? If so, I wouldn't expect much more than a depiction of gallant Americans battling Nazis to the finish, aided by a...
Albert Finney is superb and the production is excellent, but it takes a few liberties with British political history.
"The hero must be American. The public wouldn't have it any other way. To get bums on seats the writers twist the facts."
Typical.
Congratulations!
Spot the deliberate error....
Ayo Gurkhali! - "The Gurkhas are upon you!" The war cry of the Gurkhas.
