This will be a running thread comprised of disparate military topics to minimize the clutter of topics in the forum.
This is military history and is geared toward those who are serving or the veterans. Perhaps the articles will help connect the dots or reveal something new.JABQ04 said:
A lot of these would probably be better received on the history board. A lot of smart folks over there.
Look some of it not historical information. I am not moving this.JABQ04 said:
You don't say.
And I will reiterate it would be better received on the HISTORY board.
ArmyTanker said:Look some of it not historical information. I might delve into strategic, tactical aspects, or concepts that might help younger service members understand martial aspects. I am not moving this.JABQ04 said:
You don't say.
And I will reiterate it would be better received on the HISTORY board.
ArmyTanker said:
Look some of it not historical information. I might delve into strategic, tactical aspects, or concepts that might help younger service members understand martial aspects. I am not moving this.
Look I am here for a few more days until my subscription ends, then you can celebrate to your hearts content. You are proof positive that there are those who will cross the line and treat others without requisite dignity and respect. This has been a cornerstone in my life. I treat all with dignity and respect. I don't know if you are Ag or a Veteran, but I am disappointed in your rhetoric either way. It indicates your constitution as a person. I really enjoy discussing military history. It is a fascinating topic. However, you deem it is appropriate to contribute to the thread with your vitriol. Are you proud of yourself now? Life is too excellent to be mired by the trivial, and right now, you are trivial and vapid. I have wasted enough time addressing you. Have an excellent day.I Am A Critic said:ArmyTanker said:
Look some of it not historical information. I might delve into strategic, tactical aspects, or concepts that might help younger service members understand martial aspects. I am not moving this.
Does being abrasive come naturally to you or was it a learned skill?
FightnFarmerUSMC said:
This dude has to be a troll, right?
FightnFarmerUSMC said:
This dude has to be a troll, right?
JABQ04 said:FightnFarmerUSMC said:
This dude has to be a troll, right?
Maybe?? Same sort of interaction/thread on the GB as well.
I think he is barnes.JABQ04 said:
No one wants you to leave and no one has asked you leave. You do come across as a bit of a dick. You want to discuss military history? Guess what there's a history board where we discuss........military history. Hell I'll talk about certain topics for days. You seem to be the one who can't handle any kind of criticism, then you say you have PTSD and that you'll leave, but yet you're still posting. I'm halfway convinced your either trolling or a sock account that for whatever reason chose this board. Anyways if your legit then take your military history stuff to the other board and you will probably garner a better conversation with people who want to talk about it. Again, no one is forcing you to leave and I don't think anyone really wants you leave, but FFS you gotta have thicker skin than getting all up in arms and throwing a hissy fit over a very mild rebuke.
Take some advice too, stay off the General board, they'll eat you alive if you come at them with this weak game.
We've all seen the movie. BarnesArmyTanker said:
Patton took over beleaguered US forces in N African in NOV 1942. Rommel, the Desert Fox, had kicked our asses all over the place. Patton had a week to turn around the US Army before a large battle with the Germans. Patton used Infantry, Field Artillery, and Tank Killers to destroy a heavy German armored force of 50 tanks at a critical pass. That was the start for the US to change the fate of the N African campaign.
In JUL 1943 Patton and his Army conducted an amphibious landing at Sicily. He was relentless and conducted two more amphibious landings to outflank the Germans. He and Montgomery were racing to attack the Germans who had a difficult time retreating fast enough to the Port of Mesina to escape the Allied forces. I believe by this time the Germans feared Patton the most of all Allied generals.
In early 1944 Patton was reassigned by General Eisenhower due to a couple slapping incidents in field hospitals. Patton was made commander of a fictitious Army unit in the UK which contained many inflatable vehicles and proceeded to indulge in non stop communications to deceive the Germans into thinking an amphibious landing would be a direct channel route to Calais, France. The Germans were deceived due to much fear and respect for Patton.
AUG 1944 Patton's Army landed in France and commenced on a 30 day march to the border of Germany. At this point we had air superiority. He used fighter planes to protect his flanks and provide reconnaissance ahead of his Army to give him great intelligence and situational awareness. Often the fighter planes engaged German formations in decisive engagements which gave Patton the flexibility of action which included surrounding the enemy and other tactics.
He had a disdain for Montgomery and often competed with him. One time Eisenhower gave all the fuel to Montgomery's army which infuriated Patton. He ordered his soldiers to steal some of the fuel. In another instance Patton's army was low on fuel so he ordered fuel to be dispensed to the essential vehicles in order keep up the momentum. I can not say it enough, Patton was a brilliant commander.