chemphlegm
Well-Known Member
that would explain some thingsThats what they they have been doing forever.
that would explain some thingsThats what they they have been doing forever.
They didnt use rich educated people to "go over the top..."that would explain some things
`Thats what they they have been doing forever.
Well, they did in WWI. That ended quickly.They didnt use rich educated people to "go over the top..."
Did they?Well, they did in WWI. That ended quickly.
Early on in World War One, it was a popular conception that it would be over quickly and so many of the young scions of wealth and privilege hurried to join up and enjoy a patriotic romp in the countryside.Did they?
It was mainly country bumkins we sent over the top in the Commonwealth Army's. The rich and educated became offices and just told them to "set, wait for it.." and then blew a whistle for the men to charge the machine guns...
The Civil War in the USA started the same way. People were planning picnics.Early on in World War One, it was a popular conception that it would be over quickly and so many of the young scions of wealth and privilege hurried to join up and enjoy a patriotic romp in the countryside.
Obviously it didn't turn out that way.
Another sad f**king depressing war started and run by the bankers and elites. Every one.Clip from one of my fav movies.
Spot the young Mel Gibson