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re: Quotes From Germans About American Troops After World War I
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:18 pm to Emteein
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:18 pm to Emteein
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And nearly 100 years later we're a bunch of pussies, who can't go 5 minutes without getting their feelings hurt or 5 minutes without wifi.
Our armed services are still stocked with bad mother frickers.
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Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:23 pm to Bench McElroy
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9. “Prisoners of war under American jurisdiction continue to send home glowing reports of good treatment. It is clearly deducible that they are more satisfied with their present condition, than they would be at home
Reminds of the stories of the German POWs in Kansas in WWII who essentially became semi-free citizens of the town instead of just being behind bars all the time. They were even offered classes at the U of Kansas.
This post was edited on 8/11/16 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:25 pm to Bench McElroy
quote:Sgt. Alvin York.
4. “There were only a handful of Americans there but they fought like wildmen."
quote:
He received the Medal of Honor for leading an attack on a German machine gun nest, taking 35 machine guns, killing at least 28 German soldiers, and capturing 132 others
This post was edited on 8/11/16 at 10:26 pm
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:31 pm to GetCocky11
quote:Many of them immigrated here after the war because of the great treatment they received as POW's. Some had illegitimate children with American women as POW's.
Reminds of the stories of the German POWs in Kansas in WWII who essentially became semi-free citizens of the town instead of just being behind bars all the time. They were even offered classes at the U of Kansas.
I think there is a person in Roberts Cove, LA who's father was a German POW.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:43 pm to bhtigerfan
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Many of them immigrated here after the war because of the great treatment they received as POW's. Some had illegitimate children with American women as POW's.
There was a German POW camp in Excursion Inlet about 30 miles from here. Germans were pretty free but there really wasn't anywhere to go. A couple did escape.
The native village of Hoonah reportedly has descendants of these POWs. Some of the natives born shortly after had less than native features and a couple had blue eyes.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:48 pm to Bench McElroy
LSU classmate's Dad was a German POW. Stayed here after the war and assimilated well.
Posted on 8/11/16 at 10:59 pm to Rockbrc
My dad was friends with two Italian POWs who were imprisoned at the camp where UNO is now located. Both of them married American nurses from the camp hospital. 
Posted on 8/11/16 at 11:28 pm to Bench McElroy
I'm not a history buff but I found that interesting. Upvote
Posted on 8/12/16 at 12:33 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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It's a shame that humans need war to find out what they're really capable of.
I always found this movie exchange very interesting.
Starman
Jeff Bridges
1984
quote:
Mark Shermin: Have people from your world been here before?
Starman: Before yes. We are interested in your species.
Mark Shermin: You mean you're some kind of anthropologist? Is that what you're doing here? Just checking us out?
Starman: You are a strange species. Not like any other. And you'd be surprised how many there are. Intelligent but savage. Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about you?
[Shermin nods]
Starman: You are at your very best when things are worst.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 2:25 am to Bench McElroy
Time to rewatch Band of Brothers
Sad that this kind of pride doesn't exist in today's America
Sad that this kind of pride doesn't exist in today's America
Posted on 8/12/16 at 3:22 am to OldNo.7
Thanks for the post OP great read.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 3:38 am to Bench McElroy
Some of you need to read more closely. This post is about WWI, not WWII.
The American army in WWI was not up to the standards of our European counterparts. The Europeans had been fighting a stalemate in the trenches for 3 years when America finally sent troops.
The American army in WWI was not up to the standards of our European counterparts. The Europeans had been fighting a stalemate in the trenches for 3 years when America finally sent troops.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 3:50 am to PatDyesPants
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Our doughboys are willing to kick arse when needed.
- Abraham Lincoln
Yeah I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this one is made up.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 4:18 am to redstick13
quote:meh. it was a humongous army with over one million men that had been trained. there were supply issues, sure, but the united states military circa 1918 was a very capable one that could have easily sustained a prolonged war in europe. thats why americas entrance was such a big deal. it was the worlds most powerful nation in terms of industry and economic might becoming involved and didnt have to deal with all the issues that the germans, french, and english had to deal with after years and years of war
The American army in WWI was not up to the standards of our European counterparts
This post was edited on 8/12/16 at 4:19 am
Posted on 8/12/16 at 5:11 am to Bench McElroy
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19. “The people here hate the French more than they do the British. They much prefer the Americans as troops of occupation. Since the Americans have arrived the German people have learned to like them.”
—Karl Felder of Bieder Breisig
Holy shite that's my surname
Pretty dang cool post, OP
Posted on 8/12/16 at 5:59 am to SCLSUMuddogs
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That's pretty dope. The greatest generation knew what was up
The soldiers spoken about are actually the parents of the greatest generation.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 5:59 am to Bench McElroy
A great read - thanks for sharing.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 6:40 am to Bench McElroy
Why are we posting quotes from the losers; twice losers at that?
Posted on 8/12/16 at 6:41 am to Wtodd
Because
Is awesome.
Is awesome.
Posted on 8/12/16 at 6:42 am to Bullfrog
OK I'll allow it then
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