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February 27th, 2003, 08:04 PM
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You crafty Finn you--you sure did get me   And just because you did get me, here is a small gift to you.
On April 23rd 1945, Oberst Reichhelm was General Wencks, Chief-of-Staff (Chef-des-Stabes).
Well, on this day, Fieldmarschall Keitel visited Wencks Headquarters and after the visit ended, Oberst Reichhelm said of Keitel: "Keitel was an outstanding Sergeant, but no Fieldmarschall."
OWCH!!!
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February 27th, 2003, 10:51 PM
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Congratulations Kai, what would this forum be without you?
Best regards/ Daniel
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February 27th, 2003, 11:12 PM
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Gratuliere, mein liebe Kai!
Bloody hell! Now I am not the only legendary hero...  I definately have to keep posting! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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February 27th, 2003, 11:28 PM
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February 28th, 2003, 03:50 AM
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Congrats Kai!
I'm certainly glad you are here too. Your posts are among the most interesting and comedic of all the WWII Forums.
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February 28th, 2003, 06:17 AM
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Yes, well done indeed Kai ! Your pace has left me breathless....
( I often imagine him, sitting in his log cabin in frozen Turku, reindeer parked outside... [img]tongue.gif[/img] )
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February 28th, 2003, 06:47 AM
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Thanks for all the posts, I wish I could read all 2000 of them. You have really given me an education on the role Finland had in WWII, which is largely overlooked by the historians of the planet. If the east european counties of pre WWII had been warriors like the Finns then Hitler would have been shut down in 1940.
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February 28th, 2003, 09:13 AM
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Thank you very much Gentlemen for your kind words...!!
As always the usual "award-winners" phrase:
"This could not have been possible without you guys..!"
Special thanx Carl for the Gift. That was great!
Friedrich: I guess they have enough Generals because they are making "just" Heroes...Well they´ll have to promote us one day, won´t they??
Martin: "I often imagine him, sitting in his log cabin in frozen Turku, reindeer parked outside..."! That was a great thought.You made it sound so comfortable..
TA 152: Thanx for your interest in WW2 Finland!
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All right! Full ahead for the new WW2 "secrets"!
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February 28th, 2003, 12:11 PM
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The important part is not "2,000" exactly, but the fact that ALL of them are well researched and interesting. Thanks for all of the work!!!
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February 28th, 2003, 12:42 PM
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Congrats Kai. Now you have to make 4,000
Greg
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February 28th, 2003, 04:13 PM
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Well done Kai. The great thing is that every post that I have read from you is both intresting and amazing.
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February 28th, 2003, 04:54 PM
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Oh !! [img]redface.gif[/img] I just realised it should have been Kotka, not Turku.
But what the heck, they're both North of Watford, as we say in London...
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February 28th, 2003, 05:06 PM
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No problem, Martin!
Actually I´m quite proud as I´m teaching people around the world to know Finnish cities...Where shall I move next??
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February 28th, 2003, 05:18 PM
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How about Nuorgam ? ( I just found it on the internet.... [img]tongue.gif[/img] )
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February 28th, 2003, 06:01 PM
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Nuorgam? Well, at least I am sure there are loads of reindeer there! And snow!
Eh, sometimes maybe not too bad??
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February 28th, 2003, 06:22 PM
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Kai :
Is this pic from your backyard ? great shot, kinda wants me to take off for a long week into the backcountry.....is that a pair of ski's on that dude in the front ready to pull the lead Reindeer ?
congrats on number 2000 plus !
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February 28th, 2003, 08:27 PM
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No - I reckon that's Peppy with several sleigh-loads of avatars getting ready for Christmas...
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Did you read this, Otto?  [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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March 1st, 2003, 04:00 AM
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Nice Job Kai
Still me, CvM, just doing my Churchill Impression (Im told im pretty good) for awhile.
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Quite welcome Kai, also I agree with Erich--your backyard sure is very scenic, whats the frontyard look like?
I know, I know--I bet it is the front view from your Royal Palace
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