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Dammit, I got so far then the computer crashed, so I'm not going to type out the timeline, just copy and paste some stuff (Yes, I know I'm cheap) But there are some cool pics http://www.pcgamers.net/ubb/biggrin.gif So, Enjoy...
Crete, April 27 - May 31, 1941 The collapse of Greek resistance on the mainland and the evacuation of British Commonwealth forces left Cretan Commander New Zealand General Bernard C. Freyberg with the knowledge that the island would be the next logical strategic target. Crete’s geographic location put its three airfields within striking distance of the Rumanian oil fields, cut the Aegean off from the Mediterranean, and provided a base to strike at Italy, North Africa, and Greece. Some 27,000 Commonwealth troops, mostly without heavy equipment and exhausted, joined the 28,000 already on Crete. They joined 19,000 Greek and Cretean defenders, mostly without equipment or training. Freyberg’s command was subjected to an enormous air bombardment that lasted for three weeks, which rendered the airfields unusable for the RAF. 700 German aircraft flew 300 sorties a day, strafing and bombing everything. Never present in sufficient numbers, the RAF pulled out on May 19, 1941, leaving Crete without air cover. The Royal Navy took heavy losses. http://www.worldwar2database.com/EUR...ages/euro1.jpg The next morning, 10,000 paratroopers landed on the three airfields and began to try to link up. Most of the first wave was killed of wounded as the British opened up. 170 Ju-52 transports and most of the gliders were destroyed. 4,000 Germans were dead and 2,600 wounded. http://www.worldwar2database.com/EUR...ages/euro2.jpg But they moved against heavy resistance, and by May 31 General Freyberg was signaling that he needed to be withdrawn. The Royal Navy evacuated 18,000 men from Sfakia, leaving 13,000 behind. Three cruisers, six destroyers were lost, ending the Royal Navy presence in the Aegean. Aircraft carrier HMS Formidable was badly damaged. http://www.worldwar2database.com/EUR...ages/euro3.jpg The Germans never mounted another major paratrooper operation. They fought well in Italy and Holland, but were delivered by train, truck or foot, just like other regular army units. Kurt Student’s forces were broken in their victory on Crete. [This message has been edited by Von Paulus (edited August 04, 2001).] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Albow0001:
You rock Von P. 'Nuff said <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> yeah! ------------------ http://3rd.homestead.com/files/mikecs18.jpg |
Thankyou, Thankyou very much....*blushes*
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I don't really think German Generals blushed. You goin softy on us there Von P?
lol http://www.pcgamers.net/ubb/smile.gif ------------------ http://101stairbornemohaa.homestead....t.Albow001.jpg |
hehe, shucks... HAve you seen the Simpsons in which Grampa claims to have parachuted into Germany during WW2 and he's masquerading as a cabaret dancer and Hitler is hitting on him...Thats so funny...
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Very nice Von P. Very nice indeed.
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ROFL!! GOD THAT IS SO FUNNY!!!
"Hi ya , Handsome!" Plop "ACHT!! That is not ein Boobie!!!" ------------------ http://101stairbornemohaa.homestead....t.Albow001.jpg |
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Albow0001:
ROFL!! GOD THAT IS SO FUNNY!!! "Hi ya , Handsome!" Plop "ACHT!! That is not ein Boobie!!!" <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Das ist nicht eine titties. ------------------ http://3rd.homestead.com/files/mikecs18.jpg [This message has been edited by mikecs18 (edited August 04, 2001).] |
Is that what he said? GOD THOSE STORIES ARE SO FUNNY!!! I LAUGH EVERY TIME!!!
"I didn't think i could shoot down a german airplane, but last year i proved myself wrong" "Then i discovered i could make extra money by selling my medication to crackheads!" "OHHH I'MMM THE ... *SNOOOORRREEE*" and so many more "You're gonna put me in a home? - "You're already in a home! - "How could you?" ------------------ http://101stairbornemohaa.homestead....t.Albow001.jpg |
HJAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, THats the one.... http://www.pcgamers.net/ubb/biggrin.gif
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"I THINK WE SWITCHED UMBRELLAAAAAA'S!!! WHEEEEEEE!! I'VE NEVER FELT SOOO ALIVE!!! *SNOOOOOORE*
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perty pictures, And dont blame me for my good morning vietnam post, it was robbin williams i tells ya. He gets in yer head, its that creepy smile that devourse his eyes. Damn must not wach jumanji must not,...must resist, aw son of a bi.....im waching it.
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I got another quote:
Thankyou for this award. It is a tribute to this great country that a man who once took a shot a Teddy Roosevelt could win back your trust. -Abes planned acceptance speech... |
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