chuckbrown 0 #26 December 12, 2005 Quote Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declared war on the USA, thus drawing the US into the European theater of WWII. Actually the US declared war on Germany first, on December 11. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #27 December 12, 2005 QuoteQuote Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declared war on the USA, thus drawing the US into the European theater of WWII. Actually the US declared war on Germany first, on December 11. WRONG WRONG WRONG To the Congress of the United States: On the morning of Dec. 11 the Government of Germany, pursuing its course of world conquest, declared war against the United States. The long-known and the long-expected has thus taken place. The forces endeavoring to enslave the entire world now are moving toward this hemisphere. Never before has there been a greater challenge to life, liberty and civilization. Delay invites great danger. Rapid and united effort by all of the peoples of the world who are determined to remain free will insure a world victory of the forces of justice and of righteousness over the forces of savagery and of barbarism. Italy also has declared war against the United States. I therefore request the Congress to recognize a state of war between the United States and Germany, and between the United States and Italy. Franklin D. Roosevelt ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,463 #28 December 12, 2005 Yeah, but that was back when Congress declared war. So that's an outmoded way of thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #29 December 12, 2005 Sorry, Professor, but your original post was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. You said Germany and Italy declared war on the US on Dec. 12. I corrected you that the US declared war on Germany on Dec. 11. In fact, Roosevelt's speech to Congress requesting a declaration of war (which you just cited) is evidence that you were WRONG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #30 December 12, 2005 QuoteQuote Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declared war on the USA, thus drawing the US into the European theater of WWII. Actually the US declared war on Germany first, on December 11. Err... NO! NO! and NO!!! (clicky for the internet age). OUtside of "The ABC of WWII" wiff colour piccies, the order of events was: 1. 7/12/1941: Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour. 2. 8/12/1941: US & Britain simultaneously & seperately declare war on Japan. 3. 11/12/1941: Germany & Italy declare war on US. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #31 December 12, 2005 QuoteSorry, Professor, but your original post was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. You said Germany and Italy declared war on the US on Dec. 12. I corrected you that the US declared war on Germany on Dec. 11. In fact, Roosevelt's speech to Congress requesting a declaration of war (which you just cited) is evidence that you were WRONG. WRONG AGAIN. My original post is headed and dated: Dec 11, 2005, 2:26 PM Post #1 of 29 (389 views) ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #32 December 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declared war on the USA, thus drawing the US into the European theater of WWII. Actually the US declared war on Germany first, on December 11. Err... NO! NO! and NO!!! (clicky for the internet age). OUtside of "The ABC of WWII" wiff colour piccies, the order of events was: 1. 7/12/1941: Japanese bomb Pearl Harbour. 2. 8/12/1941: US & Britain simultaneously & seperately declare war on Japan. 3. 11/12/1941: Germany & Italy declare war on US. Mike. The way you write the dates probably might add a little confusion, don't you think? Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #33 December 12, 2005 I tend to side with Kallend on this one. I mean after all he was teaching school back then and so he ought to know Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,672 #34 December 12, 2005 Quote I tend to side with Kallend on this one. I mean after all he was teaching school back then and so he ought to know Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Thanks, sonny. Here's a quarter, now run along and play.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #35 December 12, 2005 QuoteThanks, sonny. Here's a quarter, now run along and play. A quarter doesn't get you any more what it used to buy you in 1941. I need serious plastic, pops (<-- sadly I now qualify for POPS) Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #36 December 12, 2005 QuoteThe way you write the dates probably might add a little confusion, don't you think? Christel Nur zu den Amerikanern, liebling. Nicht ist es TT/MM/JJJJ in Deutschland verwendet? Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #37 December 13, 2005 The first and second world wars were really the same war in two stages. In November 1918, German did not surrender,but agreed to sign an armistice, which by dictionary definition is a short truce. The Allies forbid Germany to make war materials, especially aircraft, but they did it anyhow. Hitler rose to power and as soon as he got into France, he blew up the railway car where the Armistice was signed. And the ar continued, with a new batch of young 20 yrs old men willing to die for nothing. It really is amazing, that ever since Cain killed Abel, man has had a fondness for killing and maiming other members of the human race. They would find any excuse, the color of their skin, coveting their possessions, taking their land, and all the time manufacturing better ways of killing. As much as Bush and others talk of peace in the Middle East...with his stupid "road map", there will NEVER be peace until Jesus Christ returns...and that will not be too far in the future. Until then....the killing goers on, and flag draped coffins come back to be buried. Bill Cole . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #38 December 13, 2005 Quote Rapid and united effort by all of the peoples of the world who are determined to remain free will insure a world victory... I think maybe Mr. Roosevelt meant to say "ensure" rather than "insure". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #39 December 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe way you write the dates probably might add a little confusion, don't you think? Christel Nur zu den Amerikanern, liebling. Nicht ist es TT/MM/JJJJ in Deutschland verwendet? Mike. You are right. We too write these figures in proper way like it has to be Your German nearly is brilliant....... (or who is your translator?) dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #40 December 13, 2005 QuoteYour German nearly is brilliant....... (or who is your translator?) Meine deutsche Grammatik ist angemessen, aber ich benötige manchmal Hilfe mit (beim?) Wortschatz. Altavista Babelfish ist sehr nutzlich. Tschuess, (see, I remember) Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #41 December 14, 2005 His translator is Douglas Adams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
