Rob ,i did not attack your beliefs nor the right to post them ? ,i merely gave an alternative to your post ,i thought that was the spirit of the forum,that all opinions and views could be aired,it was not my intention to offend your sensitive nature,it is history we are discussing,not you as an individual.If you enjoy "jousting" as you said ,why have "ignore"on my posts,everyone has different views that you accept ,but you seem to exempt my views for consideration,at no time do you have to agree with all views,but you still have to hear/see/debate them,surely. I find it rather strange that you can post a comment on something you have NOT read,there is no need to apologise for expressing your view,did you not say " i have no time for apologists" in an earlier post lol.I personally avidly read your posts as iam sure many others do on the forum and always look forward to your views as i do with others,perhaps you should consider giving me the same respect,we may not share the same view on history but we do share an interest in history and military miniatures, a commonality that hopefully will lead us to be friendly to each other,i will look forward to your next post on the forum,written with respect and all humility ,ken