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27th December 2009, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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David, incredibly well said and beautifully written!!! It is exactly what I was trying to get across, and you bring up extremely valid points....the men could not simply leave....that was desertion.....and there are numerous examples of such executions for this offense.
I do not wish to add more to this subject, though I am sure that many of us could add first hand or personal experience to illustrate the dire effects of war on the humanity of individuals, but I would prefer to let this thread rest as what it was intended to be....a Christmas story under terrible circumstances........not a debate. I honestly had hoped for positive notes and sharing of other stories that would further illustrate Christmas spirit. The discussion has served its purpose conversely in some manner however, in clearly illustrating the extreme polarity that often exists among mankind. Thanks guys! Jim |
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4th January 2010, 02:51 AM
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Imperial German/Third Reich Christmas ornaments.
 I kinda like the Imperial German ones, the Zeppelins and what appears to be the noggin of Kaiser Wilhelm. |
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4th January 2010, 06:19 PM
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Location: PR, USA
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Why were the Xmas Zeppelin decorations designed to hang going straight down?
 BTW, I recall reading an account from the British perspective, after the entente cordiale. Seems neither Tommies nor Jerries wanted to go back to their grim business. Thus, two british officers were instructed to restart the war. The one with the highest rank picked up an Enfield and starting to systematically shoot all the german soldiers close by. These were at the time greeting them, and merrily offering wine bottles, just a few feet away. The officer then gave the Enfield back to the open mouthed Tommie whom he took it from, and commented. "Done. We must now hurry back, there's a War to be won..!" Needless to say, it worked.  Quote:
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