The sins of the British Army
Posted by: Tarquin Maynard - Portly on 14 May 2004
Here you go.
A thread to post as you may see fit, without clogging up other issues.
Mike
A thread to post as you may see fit, without clogging up other issues.
Mike
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
As far back as you want, as long as it keeps people from sidetracking in the Iraqi PoW thread.
Regards
Mike
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.
Regards
Mike
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Steve G
How far back can we go?
Posted on: 14 May 2004 by Arye_Gur
Allowing Naim to switch to the new "look".
Arye
Arye
Posted on: 15 May 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
Ayre
You are confusing "Salisbury Plain" - big British Army training area - with "Salisbury". Understandable, actually.
Regards
Mike
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.
You are confusing "Salisbury Plain" - big British Army training area - with "Salisbury". Understandable, actually.
Regards
Mike
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by paul99
Hello Mike,
I know that this is exactly off topic, but I'd like to say it anyway.
My late father had a very interesting war career. He was Polish and, thanks to his ability to speak several languages, ended up as a sort of spokesman for a band of refugees. Of all the armies that they came across, only the British Army treated them with decency.
The Americans would give them nothing to eat unless they handed over something of value, perhaps wedding rings or a wristwatches.
When they came upon the British army, my father explained that they had nothing to give but were hungry. The British officer explained that he was very sorry but they could not have a proper meal just yet, but that the NAAFI was just over there and that they could have some tea and biscuits while the kitchens were being set up.
It took some effort before the refugees could be made to understand that they were to be fed and looked after without expecting anything in return.
My father's war stories were usually triggered by a few beers and were rather more colourful than suggested here, particularly his opinion of the Americans.
His description of the way they were dealt with by the British Army always brought an emotional tear to his eye.
Anyway, he ended up in the British Army and settled in England after the war. Other parts of the family remained in Germany and Poland.
He always had a lot to say about the decency of the British Army and of the British in general. In fact he became a British subject.
Unless things have changed drastically over the intervening 60 years, I find it hard to believe that the British Army could be responsible for serious abuse of prisoners.
Regards,
Paul.
I know that this is exactly off topic, but I'd like to say it anyway.
My late father had a very interesting war career. He was Polish and, thanks to his ability to speak several languages, ended up as a sort of spokesman for a band of refugees. Of all the armies that they came across, only the British Army treated them with decency.
The Americans would give them nothing to eat unless they handed over something of value, perhaps wedding rings or a wristwatches.
When they came upon the British army, my father explained that they had nothing to give but were hungry. The British officer explained that he was very sorry but they could not have a proper meal just yet, but that the NAAFI was just over there and that they could have some tea and biscuits while the kitchens were being set up.
It took some effort before the refugees could be made to understand that they were to be fed and looked after without expecting anything in return.
My father's war stories were usually triggered by a few beers and were rather more colourful than suggested here, particularly his opinion of the Americans.
His description of the way they were dealt with by the British Army always brought an emotional tear to his eye.
Anyway, he ended up in the British Army and settled in England after the war. Other parts of the family remained in Germany and Poland.
He always had a lot to say about the decency of the British Army and of the British in general. In fact he became a British subject.
Unless things have changed drastically over the intervening 60 years, I find it hard to believe that the British Army could be responsible for serious abuse of prisoners.
Regards,
Paul.
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by matthewr
The highest "Ace" of the Battle of Britain was Polish.
Matthew
Matthew
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by Bhoyo
quote:
Originally posted by paul99:
I know that this is exactly off topic, but I'd like to say it anyway.
Glad you did, Paul. A great and touching post. Thanks.
Davie
Posted on: 17 May 2004 by Tarquin Maynard - Portly
Paul
I have always had a sot spot for the Polish Armed Forces: when the Nazis invaded, their ( horse mounted ) cavalry charged the Panzers.
Incredible.
Regards
Mike.
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.
I have always had a sot spot for the Polish Armed Forces: when the Nazis invaded, their ( horse mounted ) cavalry charged the Panzers.
Incredible.
Regards
Mike.
Spending money I don't have on things I don't need.