I think so too, Opana. Mac's "I shall return" speech was a morale booster, no matter what we think of his character. And you were right in...
Found more accounts of this in the book "Crisis in the Pacific, the Battles for the Philippine Islands Bythe Men Who Fought Them" written by...
I'm taking my own quote because after several months of looking, I'm stumped. Anybody has some data or suggestion to a source that can perhaps tie...
Based on what I've learned and read from you guys, I think this would boil down in what is generally termed as "aggravating" and "mitigating"...
Again, Opana, what you say is generally true. There's just no way now for us to determine if he did have the fighting spirit because he wasn't...
I agree with you, Opana. Mac had shortcomings but I don't think he should be blamed for getting that attack aborted due to bad weather and then...
Hmmm... okay, let's say the Axis did take Malta. What would that give them? Maybe a fairly secure supply line for sending supplies to North...
Well, welcome to the forum. It's good to know there's another member here from these sunny isles.
My taste really comes from my Dad. He really loved military related movies and TV shows: Garisson's Gorrilas, Combat, Rat Patrol, etc. I recall...
I have the same mind, P.A. I've also been thinking... where would spare Japanese forces come from to be used in the invasion of this island? It's...
Good point. I agree that there are too many unknowns here. My question would be who determines when something is too much? One thing also caught...
Well, welcome aboard. I do hope you'll enjoy your stay here in the forum.
Thanks for the link. Though quite an "academic" read, it is really interesting.
Sink the Bismark... now that's one movie that I've seen several times but always in bits and pieces. I've never had the chance to see it whole in...
Ah... the Horse Soldiers. That is the very first John Wayne movie that I appreciated as a kid. I've seen John Wayne movies before as a child but...
Since Carl mentioned Errol Flynn, my Dad and I decided to check our movie collection and picked "They Died With Their Boots On." Nice way to spend...
Thanks TA. I have to admit I didn't consider that factor.
I have to agree with USMCPrice that using such a vehicle could've reduced the number of casualties on the American side. I can't add anything more...
As the others have said it better than me, all I can say is simply congratulations, Mike.
We can't ask for more. Thanks for the good job here and have fun with your kids.
