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by greenhorn
Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:04 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: PLUTO- refuelling across the channel...
Replies: 3
Views: 1394

Sid I was surprised that they started planning in early 42 to build the pipeline and tested it in June 42....

I think it shows remarkable optimism.

The whole site is interesting especially the archives:
http://www.combinedops.com/Archive.htm
by greenhorn
Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:37 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: Private US small arms and side arms...
Replies: 5
Views: 1951

Private US small arms and side arms...

Someone mentioned to me that the Brits "begged" for the above to be donated by private US citizens...

These weapons weren't used or destroyed rather than been returned to their owners?

Can anyone shed light on this?
by greenhorn
Sat Apr 23, 2005 3:46 am
Forum: Auxiliary organizations
Topic: HJ
Replies: 1
Views: 2157

HJ

http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/h ... index.html

General light weight HJ background..

any use?
by greenhorn
Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:53 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Elefant in Kursk
Replies: 64
Views: 40763

Ferds

I think the post of Ron and Matt on the subject of Ferds & Elefants are models of clarity and but fail miserable in the bullshit aroma stakes. Most of the junk I've ploughed through on the web, appears to be merely hearsay and mythologises their so called vulnerability to infantry.... Crappy web...
by greenhorn
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:46 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: PLUTO- refuelling across the channel...
Replies: 3
Views: 1394

PLUTO- refuelling across the channel...

http://www.combinedops.com/pluto.htm

A fantastic site for the logistic and technical nuts out there....

I loved it.... what do you think?
by greenhorn
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:42 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: Pre Radar Detection Equipment- Heath Robinson?
Replies: 1
Views: 984

Pre Radar Detection Equipment- Heath Robinson?

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/COMMS/ear/ear.htm

Here's a link to the days before radar...

the page has further links forward....

Please comment if entertained....
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 1:53 pm
Forum: Soldatenheim
Topic: Prince Charles' bachelor party...
Replies: 14
Views: 2917

Camilla is an accomplished horsewoman....
who can probably crack walnuts between her thighs.....
well lets she say enjoys brisk rides...
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: British Sectionalism?
Replies: 16
Views: 5738

Some outstanding points Oracle: Having invented games (or whatever) or codified their laws.... there would be no driver to specify Nationality as "we" were the only ones/the first: Playing tennis (LTA-1888), football (FA-1863... FA Cup 1871), rugby (RFU-1871... game played since 1840s), cr...
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: Why was the Luftwaffe defeated in the Battle of Britain?
Replies: 55
Views: 18450

I'm not sure, but he's out of the same mould (nuthouse).

FOGMM tried to rise again from the dead last year and was terminated again... can't remember his 2nd handle.....
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:40 am
Forum: General WWII German Military Discussion
Topic: German Guilt and responsibility. A different view
Replies: 35
Views: 9899

Bloody hell that Christie was smart!

How did he let the Russians pinch his design, to build road running tanks ideally suitable for a German autobahn system, that would be built by a regime not in power.....

Were Sorge or the Cambridge boys involved (MI6)?
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 10:32 am
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: Why was the Luftwaffe defeated in the Battle of Britain?
Replies: 55
Views: 18450

I hear you Sid, this is more of a petulant moan at FOGMM, sorry I mean old V-D.... he does come out with some clap trap. Of course I hadn't realised that the Japanese had taken Singapore by seaborne assault.... Foolishly I thought they had cycled down the Malayan peninsula. I noticed he mentioned th...
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:08 am
Forum: Campaigns and Battles
Topic: Would Hitler have conquered the world if England fell?
Replies: 23
Views: 7500

Another minor factor to be considered... Enigma.

How would this impact North Atlantic sea crossings? with German Uboats and air cover...

I think Spain would have rolled over and allowed German bases on their territory, if not the mainland but Morocco, the Canaries etc......
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:04 am
Forum: Soldatenheim
Topic: Private Military Companies
Replies: 20
Views: 5633

Sandline International.... another operation...
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:02 am
Forum: General WWII German Military Discussion
Topic: assassination to hitler
Replies: 57
Views: 15252

"And what about the American Civil War? Were not USA and CSA both democratic states? Believe me, democracy is not a shield from the horrors of war, like socialism was not, in spite of the pre 1914 dreams of two generations. The only way to save peace is to love her passionately and to study dee...
by greenhorn
Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:53 am
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: Why was the Luftwaffe defeated in the Battle of Britain?
Replies: 55
Views: 18450

I wish there were moderators who could snip non relevant postings and dump them into
The allies against Germany
Soldatheim
GGMD...

Bit disappointing to click on and find no relevance to LUFTWAFFE!