I've got three: "Walk softly but carry a big stick" Teddy Roosevelt "The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other...
This is directed to sloniksp. As for America not fighting the war on it's own territory. That is not true. Pearl Harbor. Dutch Harbor. Guam....
Maybe fear wasn't the right term to use. But they were pretty much boxed in their own harbor. The term "fear" wasn't an insult to the royal navy,...
FDR did fully realize the serious threat of the axis. He did want to get involved. He knew war was inevitable, so did his cabinet and advisors, no...
What would've happened? I've always wondered? I have my own theories but I'm more interested in hearing everyone elses.
thanks for the warm welcome. I'm into all areas of wwii. though I am biast to the American related topics. ;) But I am mainly interested the...
Maybe not 5 years. But that is one of the higher estimates by historians. I didn't make it up, I personally don't know how long it would've taken....
I agree. Look at Okinawa. Just that little island. My God. Japan would be like ten thousand okinawa's. The japanese were making swords for God's...
First off FDR new that it would be considered an offense to the Axis if he 'gave' supplies to the allies to fight the axis. So he brought in the...
I'm currently reading "Bloody Tarawa" by Eric Hammel. I just finished Band of Brothers.
Okinawa. That's the reason why the first bomb was dropped. it was such a brutal and vicious battle that it convinced Truman to use the bomb. every...
Why hasn't a full length feature film about the battle of tarawa been made yet? I don't understand, I wish someone would make one. I heard...
I enjoyed it. The raid at cabanatuan was an extrodinary event that needed to be told, but it could hve been better.
Hey. I'm looking for a good book on the battle of okinawa. from the american point of view. Also a good book on the solomon islands campaign. can...
Hey gang! I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. I'll be posting alot and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.
