Hello from South Carolina - Page 2

Slipdigit · 09-09-2008, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Owen

Hello Tony,
Welcome to the forum.
Nice to have a few more Americans join, not many about here.

Good to see you lurking about, Tony. It's tough dealing with these Limeys; another Southerner here will be a help.

Any damage from the TS/Hurricane?

boykin530 · 09-09-2008, 06:03 AM

>>Tony,
>>What are your particular interests in WW2?
>>Ever been to the battlefields?

I really do find it all fascinating. From the pre-war politics, particularly the dismal failure of the Weimar Republic, to battles, to weaponry comparisons, to "what if" scenarios. Never been to any battlefields, however.

I've heard many an argument over which is better FW 190 Dora or F4U-4 Corsair. Or Mustang vs 109, etc etc. Usually there's no clear cut winner in these comparisons because fighting the war was a TEAM SPORT. Just as controversial to compare panzers vs T-34 or panzers vs Shermans. But you know, it's still interesting to jump in these discussions.

I'd say right now I'm most interested in 1930s Germany. In addition to internet articles, I have a copy of William Shirer's "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich". I really like Shirer's writing style. He's very easy to read and doesn't waste time with the useless details while providing many relevant details.

Well, no telling what I'll be interested in in the near future, but I'll make a point to stir up some trouble with our British buddies !

But besides making little jokes, I'm a huge admirer of the British in WW2. From Battle of Britain to El Alamein. Brit soldiers driving and fighting in jeeps, taking on dug-in German positions in N. Africa ? Are you kidding ? Love it. And of course the Spitfire and Hurricane defense of the country is one of the most heroic stories ever to be told. I could hear it till the day I die and it'll never get old.

And LOVE our F4U Corsair. I was 7 years old when I watched "The Blacksheep Squadron" with much youthful enthusiasm. When I was 9 it was taken off the air. Family went on a trip to Universal Studios in California. I raised my goofy kid hand and asked the tour guide "When is Blacksheep Squadron coming back on ?" I don't think he said "Shut it up, kid" outloud. But he probably thought it. lol.

Well, thanks again for the welcome. Talk to you soon.

Tony

boykin530 · 09-09-2008, 07:12 AM

WOW. Ya'll have some wackos on this site just like other sites do. Check out this claim:

"Obviously, Poland saved Europe from the Soviets in 1920. And you'd think that the west would be a little gratefull for it. But instead, Britain and the US simply gave Poland up to the Soviet Union because it was easier. Sometimes I wish Poland didnt win that war, so the rest of Europe could suffer under Soviet Occupation the way Britain, France and America forced Poland to."

Maybe he's just being a wise arse and doesn't really mean it.

Tony

51highland · 09-09-2008, 07:23 AM

Welcome and enjoy!!!!

boykin530 · 09-09-2008, 08:01 AM

Good to see you lurking about, Tony. It's tough dealing with these Limeys; another Southerner here will be a help.

Any damage from the TS/Hurricane?

I'll help ya whenever I can. lol. It barely even rained where I'm at. I'm about 30 miles outside of Columbia.

See ya, Tony

Paul Reed · 09-09-2008, 09:01 AM

Welcome Tony; hope you find the forum of interest.

Gotthard Heinrici · 09-09-2008, 11:02 AM

Good morning Tony and welcome to the forums!!

Gnomey · 09-09-2008, 11:26 AM

Welcome Tony.

boykin530 · 09-09-2008, 01:51 PM

Wow, I'm like a kid in a candy store. I'm might have to put off my plans and just read posts this morning !
Again, I really do like the way the topics are organized. Mighty nice.

Smudger Jnr · 14-09-2008, 05:50 PM

Hello Tony,

As a new member also, welcome.

I have many happy memories of travelling around South carolina, not far to drive from my friends in North Carolina.

Patriots point and Fort Sumpter were super places to visit.

Regards

Tom

09-09-2008, 07:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
51highland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich Posts: 833	Welcome and enjoy!!!! __________________ 51 highland www.keep-em-moving.com Là á Bhlàir's math na Càirdean (Friends are good in the day of battle) Na diobair caraid's a charraid (Forsake not a friend in the fray) Cuimhnichibh na suinn nach maireann . Mairidh an cliu beo gu brath. (In memory of the Heroes who are no more. May their Fame live on forever)

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Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,644	Welcome Tony; hope you find the forum of interest. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

09-09-2008, 11:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Pog mo thon Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,019	Good morning Tony and welcome to the forums!! __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian

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Gnomey Per Ardua Ad Astra Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 2,963	Welcome Tony. __________________ "Never in the field of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few" Sir Winston Chuchill, Summer 1940 "To him the people of Britain and the free world owe largely the way of life they enjoy today" Ensciption on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-1940) Statue in London Aircraft of World War 2 Forum - A Warbird Forum

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09-09-2008, 06:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
boykin530 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21	>>Tony, >>What are your particular interests in WW2? >>Ever been to the battlefields? I really do find it all fascinating. From the pre-war politics, particularly the dismal failure of the Weimar Republic, to battles, to weaponry comparisons, to "what if" scenarios. Never been to any battlefields, however. I've heard many an argument over which is better FW 190 Dora or F4U-4 Corsair. Or Mustang vs 109, etc etc. Usually there's no clear cut winner in these comparisons because fighting the war was a TEAM SPORT. Just as controversial to compare panzers vs T-34 or panzers vs Shermans. But you know, it's still interesting to jump in these discussions. I'd say right now I'm most interested in 1930s Germany. In addition to internet articles, I have a copy of William Shirer's "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich". I really like Shirer's writing style. He's very easy to read and doesn't waste time with the useless details while providing many relevant details. Well, no telling what I'll be interested in in the near future, but I'll make a point to stir up some trouble with our British buddies ! But besides making little jokes, I'm a huge admirer of the British in WW2. From Battle of Britain to El Alamein. Brit soldiers driving and fighting in jeeps, taking on dug-in German positions in N. Africa ? Are you kidding ? Love it. And of course the Spitfire and Hurricane defense of the country is one of the most heroic stories ever to be told. I could hear it till the day I die and it'll never get old. And LOVE our F4U Corsair. I was 7 years old when I watched "The Blacksheep Squadron" with much youthful enthusiasm. When I was 9 it was taken off the air. Family went on a trip to Universal Studios in California. I raised my goofy kid hand and asked the tour guide "When is Blacksheep Squadron coming back on ?" I don't think he said "Shut it up, kid" outloud. But he probably thought it. lol. Well, thanks again for the welcome. Talk to you soon. Tony

09-09-2008, 07:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
boykin530 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21	WOW. Ya'll have some wackos on this site just like other sites do. Check out this claim: "Obviously, Poland saved Europe from the Soviets in 1920. And you'd think that the west would be a little gratefull for it. But instead, Britain and the US simply gave Poland up to the Soviet Union because it was easier. Sometimes I wish Poland didnt win that war, so the rest of Europe could suffer under Soviet Occupation the way Britain, France and America forced Poland to." Maybe he's just being a wise arse and doesn't really mean it. Tony

09-09-2008, 08:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
boykin530 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21	Good to see you lurking about, Tony. It's tough dealing with these Limeys; another Southerner here will be a help. Any damage from the TS/Hurricane? I'll help ya whenever I can. lol. It barely even rained where I'm at. I'm about 30 miles outside of Columbia. See ya, Tony

09-09-2008, 01:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
boykin530 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 21	Wow, I'm like a kid in a candy store. I'm might have to put off my plans and just read posts this morning ! Again, I really do like the way the topics are organized. Mighty nice.

14-09-2008, 05:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Smudger Jnr Our Man in Berlin Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spandau, Berlin, Germany Posts: 779	Hello Tony, As a new member also, welcome. I have many happy memories of travelling around South carolina, not far to drive from my friends in North Carolina. Patriots point and Fort Sumpter were super places to visit. Regards Tom

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