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Galvatron
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of the Decepticons
Aug 2002
time: 23:29
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Originally posted by Historical Atze
Well ... ask yourself, did Italy fight wars? Since when does it exist? In todays form (slightly changed though) it exists since ca. 1860 ... since then it fought 2 real wars: WW1 and WW2 and as you might now, WW1 was won ... just as a hint  |
 Italy wins WWI? I doubt that Italy ever wins anything. This was the best joke I've ever heard. I don't want to be offensive, since I lived many years there and I really like the lifestyle there but hey the Italians would be the last one I would consultant if I would need allies to fight a war. The truth is the following:
Without the French, the Italians would not even be a country on their own. The Austrians would have smashed them if not France entered the war of 1859. In my opinion a country that isn't even able to become country on their own can hardly be called a nation.
Than up to the part of the WW's:
You can hardly call Italy a winner. They just waited till it would be clear who is winning, and played both factions against each other to get the most out of it, instead of helping their allies, which would have been a honourable movement. And again the Italians where unable to do anything on their own: The lost almost any battle against the Austrians and they would have been totally defeated without the help of their allies. The Italians started countless Isonzo-battles (forgot the exact number but I think around 12 or so) and LOST almost all of them. This is an accomplishment No other country ever come close to this. I think of the Italian policit like this: They jump on one side and look hows going, well you can always take the other one if things going bad. They really did nothing for their allies, but act like they where the big winners when everything was over and the peace-conference began.
And directly up to the Second part:
Again they waited if the Germans would be able to defeat the French and when it became clear they immediately jumped on their side, I'm 100% sure the Italians would not have hesitated to join the Allied side should the French have defeated the German invasion-force.
And again they changed side, all it took was a small invasion in Sicily and the Italians lost everything and ran away, they where even unable to defend their own country, the Germans must have to do it. In the end, Italy declared war on Germany and joined the Allies, so practically they have "won" both wars 
This was a short description of Italian accomplishment in the filed of war. But hey as I said before, I lived many years in Florence and it's really a good place to live. So many bars, discos and nice and happy people you won't find anywhere else. They just aren't good fighters but well you can't be good everywhere you just have to set priorities 
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Palaiologos
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Constantinople, Queen of Cities
Aug 2002
time: 05:29
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The average Italian simply doesn't have "warrior stuff" in him.
We kicked their ass in WW2, and they managed to get a hard time from the spear wielding Aethiopians!
In all the Italian man may be a lover, a politician, a scientist but he sure isn't a warrior.
PBEM:
Germany WILL comply with Italian terms.
FiGu can you be more specific about those 7 units killed?
Last edited by Palaiologos on 22-11-2003 at 02:45
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Historical Atze
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Whose turn is it?
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Palaiologos
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Constantinople, Queen of Cities
Aug 2002
time: 05:29
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RUSSIAN FORCES HAVE RETREATED FROM KOENIGSBURG!
The sentries of the 7th infantry division defending the north east of the city couldn't believe their eyes this morning!
Apparently the Slavs had packed up and left!
Immediately a telegram was sent to the garrison of Koenigsburg informing them of the situation.
A retreating Russian division was shelled and routed.
Despite this "victory" the Ober Kommand is still not convinced that this not yet another Russian trick.
WESTERN FRONT:
The city of Nantes was blasted out of existance.
The total destruction of newly formed Army Group A last month(more than 110.000 men!) had infuriated the troops.
No citizen was spared from the German wrath. Male citizens were executed and many were buried alive. Local french women in an effort to save their lives threw
themselves at the feet of their conquerors. As ordered by their officers, the men used them and then toshed the wenches to the sea for being unethical.
On other news:
A great french armada was spotted off the coasts of France. The Kriegsmarine is bracing itself for yet another showdown with the allied fleets.
 Attachment: reich1915july.zip
This has been downloaded 1 time(s).
Last edited by Palaiologos on 22-11-2003 at 16:00
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Historical Atze
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This is the true way to honour peace. This action won't be forgotten by Italy and has certainly improved our relation. Yet the behaviour of the warring nations Germany in particular and their troops at the front is horrible to every civilized being.
Even officers have no Code of Conduct any more. This is a tragedy.
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Historical Atze
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What have we got to do with Nilat Bolshevik? Is that you?
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Historical Atze
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Let me guess, it's FiGu's turn ...
BUMP!
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