The Battle of Britain Was The First Defeat For The German Luftwaffe.

[bongodriver]

If you find it hard to read extremely academic books though,

At least try to make that sentence not sound derrogatory, I'm not sure being accused of being a stranger to inteligence is particularily flattering

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

Sorry Bongo, not directed at me, but I have.

Fighter Boys - Patrick Bishop - Published by harper- Collins:

Page 404 para3;
''Fighter Command dealt Hitler's forces the first defeat they had suffered since the war began. The battle of attritionthat the Luftwaffe was forced to fight had a profound effect on it's future efficiency. A Luftwaffe General, Werner Kreipe, later judged that the decision to try to destroy the RAF had marked'a turning point in the history of the second world war. The German airforce was bled almost to death and suffered losses which could never again be made good throughout the course of the War.''

It's a fantastic book.

No probs, thanks mate, I was curious to know if the little review on the back cover by a 'james holland' New statesman was the very same as previously mentioned?

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

At least try to make that sentence not sound derrogatory, I'm not sure being accused of being a stranger to inteligence is particularily flattering

lol sorry man, didn't mean it to sound derogatory!

I find it hard sometimes, there needs to be a serious element of interest for me to stick to academic books. It's like trying to read a phonebook for its plot lol

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

No probs, thanks mate, I was curious to know if the little review on the back cover by a 'james holland' New statesman was the very same as previously mentioned?

Sorry Bongo, I've had the hardback copy since it was first published in 2003.

I'd imagine it would be the same James Holland though.

Out of interest, what does he say, if you have it to hand?

Thanks.

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by Dutch_851

Sorry Bongo, I've had the hardback copy since it was first published in 2003.

I'd imagine it would be the same James Holland though.

Out of interest, what does he say, if you have it to hand?

Thanks.

" No one reading this book can possibly doubt the heroism of those involved ... there can't be a finer history"

[ParaB]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

Stearn....have you read 'fighter boys' by Patric Bishop?, I just got it and haven't read it yet, what is your oppinion on this book?

I'm not Stearn, but I've read Fighter Boys and consider it one of the best books about WW2 I've ever read. And my WW2 literature collection has become quite extensive over the last 20 years.

[bongodriver]

Originally Posted by ParaB

I'm not Stearn, but I've read Fighter Boys and consider it one of the best books about WW2 I've ever read. And my WW2 literature collection has become quite extensive over the last 20 years.

Thanks, I appreciate all inputs, it was a birthday gift from a friend who gave much the same description as you.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by bongodriver

" No one reading this book can possibly doubt the heroism of those involved ... there can't be a finer history"

[RCAF_FB_Orville]

you just show yourself to be yet another spineless keyboard hero.

@Stern. *sigh* You wouldn't let it lie would you. I tried my best.

Comedy. Gold. Mine irony cup o'er floweth and thanks for the laugh pal. Do have a nice day though and no hard feelings Rambo (don't shoot! ).

Home telephone number: 0191 2894170 (ask for Mark 7pm onwards, but we both know you won't, eh gob shyte ). That's out there for everyone to see. Nothing and nobody 'frightens' me; there might be a reason for that (loved your 'menacing' PM btw...terrifying stuff lol) and because I am so 'spineless'. I'll gladly meet you if you're ever in my neck of the woods and you can tell me all about it. In an atmosphere of peace, cordiality and good will, of course.

You're so effin full of *bleep* its untrue, and no this invitation is not because I 'fancy' you (I'm not like that lol) so don't get too excited.

I'm serious. Do it soft lad or otherwise kindly STFU. Yes, I've reverted to 'British' type. I never said I was 'civilised' anyway lol and on that score you are probably right.

Fecking Clown. Mods you can give me a holiday now if you want I'm not arsed, it had to be said and he started it with yet another insult anyway. Still won't grass him for his threatening PM though, had a good laugh, and nobody likes a grass do they Stern.

Ciao.

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by RCAF_FB_Orville

you just show yourself to be yet another spineless keyboard hero.

@Stern. *sigh* You wouldn't let it lie would you. I tried my best.

Comedy. Gold. Mine irony cup o'er floweth and thanks for the laugh pal. Do have a nice day though and no hard feelings Rambo (don't shoot! ).

Home telephone number: 0191 2894170 (ask for Mark 7pm onwards, but we both know you won't, eh gob shyte ). That's out there for everyone to see. Nothing and nobody 'frightens' me; there might be a reason for that (loved your 'menacing' PM btw...terrifying stuff lol) and because I am so 'spineless'. I'll gladly meet you if you're ever in my neck of the woods and you can tell me all about it. In an atmosphere of peace, cordiality and good will, of course.

You're so effin full of *bleep* its untrue, and no this invitation is not because I 'fancy' you (I'm not like that lol) so don't get too excited.

I'm serious. Do it soft lad or otherwise kindly STFU. Yes, I've reverted to 'British' type. I never said I was 'civilised' anyway lol and on that score you are probably right.

Fecking Clown. Mods you can give me a holiday now if you want I'm not arsed, it had to be said and he started it with yet another insult anyway. Still won't grass him for his threatening PM though, had a good laugh, and nobody likes a grass do they Stern.

Ciao.

..erm, it really sounds like you need a holiday pal