Any Historians Out There ?
Posted by: Berlin Fritz on 08 January 2005
Whils't in a 'for once' serious conversation with somebody recently; talking
about modern European history, etc, I was totally stunned to be told this
following little gem. The subject of ariel bombardement(aircraft) of civilians in time of
conflict came to the table, and who was first to do it ? My first reaction was
that as far as I was aware (O level history being my academic limit) the Nazis
had lent some of their newly developed warplanes to Spain's Franco in the early
30's to reign terror on Madrid, etc, during the Civil War ? Apparently I was
some years out as according to this chap, and a certain Mr Churchill ordered
poison gas bombs to be dropped by the new RAF (RFC/RNAS) ? on Kurdish civilians
in revolt
during the newly founded Iraq, the year being 1920.
I must admit for once I was
speechless, and being obviously aware that Britain/England has got quiite a few
skeletons in it's cupboard as well as other Nations to-boot, this particular one
did seem rather far-fetched or a very well kept secret ?
Fritz Von I sincerely hope he was wrong, but I cannee be too sure at this stage
?
about modern European history, etc, I was totally stunned to be told this
following little gem. The subject of ariel bombardement(aircraft) of civilians in time of
conflict came to the table, and who was first to do it ? My first reaction was
that as far as I was aware (O level history being my academic limit) the Nazis
had lent some of their newly developed warplanes to Spain's Franco in the early
30's to reign terror on Madrid, etc, during the Civil War ? Apparently I was
some years out as according to this chap, and a certain Mr Churchill ordered
poison gas bombs to be dropped by the new RAF (RFC/RNAS) ? on Kurdish civilians
in revolt
during the newly founded Iraq, the year being 1920.
I must admit for once I was
speechless, and being obviously aware that Britain/England has got quiite a few
skeletons in it's cupboard as well as other Nations to-boot, this particular one
did seem rather far-fetched or a very well kept secret ?
Fritz Von I sincerely hope he was wrong, but I cannee be too sure at this stage
?
I was suprised to learn yesterday (BBC WS) that not so very long ago an estimated 10 Million people died in the Congo as a result of the Belgian's desire for rubber !
Fritz Von Lucky those days are over now isn't it ?
Fritz Von Lucky those days are over now isn't it ?
I was suprised to hear that even today widespread racism against Irish people still goes on bigstyle in English/British jails, and a blind eye is the order of the day.
Fritz Von Fish & Chips all round lads
Fritz Von Fish & Chips all round lads