Saving private Ryan (2 Viewers)

[Harrytheheid]

On a serious note least Monty did not have a go at wounded troops like Patten did
I think some of you on here only know about WW2 through Hollywood war films
Facts
The war started 1939
German used horses & carts to move lot of there stuff

Market garden was lost because the Americans did not take Nimagen Bridge on the first day
It was US paratrooper who were found with the plans for Market garden on them by the Germans

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury.
Looks to me like those naughty hackers have been hard at work again.

This is not me stirring the porridge once more.
This is not me posting under an alias.

This is an extremely good (satirical - I assume) post though.
I wish I had thought of it first.



Cheers
H

 

[uksubs]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury.
Looks to me like those naughty hackers have been hard at work again.

This is not me stirring the porridge once more.
This is not me posting under an alias.

This is an extremely good (satirical - I assume) post though.
I wish I had thought of it first.



Cheers
H

Bugger my pc been hacked to

 

[Harrytheheid]

Well I would rather have H stir the pot than always posting outlandish wishlist!
Gary

always posting outlandish wishlist!

Gary,
I think you're mistaking me for someone else.

Cheerio
H

 

[Harrytheheid]

Of course, why else should we buy all those dvds. I know I will soon have to replace Battle of Britain, Kelly's Hero's, Force 10, Raiders, the Last Crusade, Where Eagles Dare, the Wild Bunch, the Outlaw Josey Wales, the Adventures of Robin Hood, Master and Commander, the Blue Max, Mash, Quigley DU, the Rock, Ronin, LOTR, Twelve O'clock High and Zulu among others. I was going to add A Bridge Too Far but it is too anti British for my taste.

Spitfrnd,

Despite the fact that I've never seen it, I have it on good authority that Kelly's Hero's is crap.

I dunno like, just what someone on here told me - so it must be true.

H

 

[Harrytheheid]

Don't feel bad Rob, if it wasn't for my wife i wouldn't know how to even start a thread, ha!!!! but there is plenty of help, just let me know and my wife could walk your wife threw it....sammy

if it wasn't for my wife i wouldn't know how to even start a thread

Hi Sammy,
Isn't this forum an amazing place?
By sheer coincidence my wife also happens to be a whizz at needlework, darning, etc.
Just fancy that..??

Cheers
H

 

[Spitfrnd]

Spitfrnd,

Despite the fact that I've never seen it, I have it on good authority that Kelly's Hero's is crap.

I dunno like, just what someone on here told me - so it must be true.

H

Yes, I believe it was the haircuts.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Yes, I believe it was the haircuts.

Naa, naa, that was someone moaning about the Germans in SPR looking like skinheads, whereas they probably did shave their heads in the fight against lice and other vermin.
Someone on here told me that Kelly's Hero's is crap - and that must be true cos no-one puts misleading statements on this board - do they?

 

[Spitfrnd]

Naa, naa, that was someone moaning about the Germans in SPR looking like skinheads, whereas they probably did shave their heads in the fight against lice and other vermin.
Someone on here told me that Kelly's Hero's is crap - and that must be true cos no-one puts misleading statements on this board - do they?

Sorry mate, I am pretty sure it was the haircuts for KH, along with the converted T-34s and the satire. Of course it was anti-British, as well as anti-French, anti-Turk, anti-German, anti_Italian and anti-American.

 

[Capitolron]

You know the one fun War Movie film that I could watch over, over, and over - KELLY'S HEROES !!

I really love that film !

 

[Harrytheheid]

Sorry mate, I am pretty sure it was the haircuts for KH, along with the converted T-34s and the satire. Of course it was anti-British, as well as anti-French, anti-Turk, anti-German, anti_Italian and anti-American.

Aye, maybe you're right. How would I know? I just read what's here and take it all on board.

Nice One.

 

[Harrytheheid]

On a serious note least Monty did not have a go at wounded troops like Patten did
I think some of you on here only know about WW2 through Hollywood war films
Facts
The war started 1939
German used horses & carts to move lot of there stuff

Market garden was lost because the Americans did not take Nimagen Bridge on the first day
It was US paratrooper who were found with the plans for Market garden on them by the Germans

Subs,
I always thought that Market Garden was lost cos some American General was so high on "Electric Soup" that he blabbed all about it in some pub.
No wait a minute, that would've been "D-Day 6th of June". Now who was in that one? Robert Mitchum - maybe - can't remember, but I do remember that Richard Todd's lush English Rose girlfriend fell for his smarmy charms. For shame, I tell you......

 

[Harrytheheid]

Subs,
I always thought that Market Garden was lost cos some American General was so high on "Electric Soup" that he blabbed all about it in some pub.
No wait a minute, that would've been "D-Day 6th of June". Now who was in that one? Robert Mitchum - maybe - can't remember, but I do remember that Richard Todd's lush English Rose girlfriend fell for his smarmy charms. For shame, I tell you......

And come to think of it, "D-Day, 6th of June" was also Anti-British cos Richard Todd died in the end.

 

[fmethorst]

Gee whiz, the next thing someone is going to say is "The Patriot" was anti British.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Gee whiz, the next thing someone is going to say is "The Patriot" was anti British.

Well, personally, I reckon The Patriot was anti-Australian cos Mel's son in it got killed....!!!!

Right - enough of this nonsense.
I think we're all agreed that Hollywood is - Hollywood...!!!
It's never going to be 100% (or even 10%) accurate, and is always going to get under someones skin.
But, it's entertainment most of the time - am I right?

Cheers
H

 

[uksubs]

Subs,
I always thought that Market Garden was lost cos some American General was so high on "Electric Soup" that he blabbed all about it in some pub.
No wait a minute, that would've been "D-Day 6th of June". Now who was in that one? Robert Mitchum - maybe - can't remember, but I do remember that Richard Todd's lush English Rose girlfriend fell for his smarmy charms. For shame, I tell you......

I know the film & poor Richard Todd's blow up on a land mine

 

[nmrocks]

On a serious note least Monty did not have a go at wounded troops like Patten did
I think some of you on here only know about WW2 through Hollywood war films
Facts
The war started 1939
German used horses & carts to move lot of there stuff

Market garden was lost because the Americans did not take Nimagen Bridge on the first day
It was US paratrooper who were found with the plans for Market garden on them by the Germans

UK,
On your Mony comments, he didn't "have a go" at the troops because it wasn't about them, the war was about him and what a great general he was.
As for the US Para, well I guess he would say "Sorry for Dying and/or Not Dying."
Not going after you, just this is everything I've read about the man.
Ray

 

[uksubs]

UK,
On your Mony comments, he didn't "have a go" at the troops because it wasn't about them, the war was about him and what a great general he was.
As for the US Para, well I guess he would say "Sorry for Dying and/or Not Dying."
Not going after you, just this is everything I've read about the man.
Ray

Hi Ray
Could you be a bit clearer in what your trying to say

 

[Spitfrnd]

On a serious note least Monty did not have a go at wounded troops like Patten did
I think some of you on here only know about WW2 through Hollywood war films
Facts
The war started 1939
German used horses & carts to move lot of there stuff

Market garden was lost because the Americans did not take Nimagen Bridge on the first day
It was US paratrooper who were found with the plans for Market garden on them by the Germans

You lost me on this post UK. What does Patton's infamous "one time" assault on soldiers suffering "combat fatigue" (not quite the same as wounded) have to do with Monty being considered a jerk in the eyes by many on both sides of the pond? I also don't see how the start of the war and the use of horse transport fits? As for why MG failed, well we have been over this before in the infamous thread but there were several much more important reasons, starting with the fact that the plan was a CF. Actually it was telegraphed by the poor choice of landing sites and choice to drop in sequence instead of simultaneously; didn't take a rocket scientist to figure what the allies were all after or needed after that.

I personally have no opinion on Monty. I just know what I have read from a variety of British and other sources, I have no independent basis for knowing whether they are right or not. In any event, I would never use any film as my source for history and I regard everyone's version of history as suspect frankly.

 

[uksubs]

You lost me on this post UK. What does Patton's infamous "one time" assault on soldiers suffering "combat fatigue" (not quite the same as wounded) have to do with Monty being considered a jerk in the eyes by many on both sides of the pond? I also don't see how the start of the war and the use of horse transport fits? As for why MG failed, well we have been over this before in the infamous thread but there were several much more important reasons, starting with the fact that the plan was a CF. Actually it was telegraphed by the poor choice of landing sites and choice to drop in sequence instead of simultaneously; didn't take a rocket scientist to figure what the allies were all after or needed after that.

I personally have no opinion on Monty. I just know what I have read from a variety of British and other sources, I have no independent basis for knowing whether they are right or not. In any event, I would never use any film as my source for history and I regard everyone's version of history as suspect frankly.

Have you read The Battle For The Rhine 1944 by Robin Neillands ?
It a very good read

 

[Spitfrnd]

Have you read The Battle For The Rhine 1944 by Robin Neillands ?
It a very good read

Not that one but I will look for it. Always interesting to find a new source.