I Hate the Nazis

But They Sure Did Dress Well

By BlowHard, published May 10, 2007
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When it comes to things in which I am extremely interested, Germany and World War Two are just about at the top of the list. My fascination with all things related to the German military in WW2 is slightly embarrassing because of the negative connotations related to Hitler and Nazism.

DISCLAIMER: In no way do I espouse, agree with or adhere to any principle of Nazi politics, nor any act undertaken with regard to Nazi politics. I am interested in the fighting of the war itself, with regard to military tactics, equipment, strategy and fighting spirit of the WW2 German soldier.

As an historian I am able to detach my revulsion of Nazi politics and atrocities from the historical facts of the war itself, thus I can be objective about such issues in an unbiased way in my study of the time period. Much as a mortician can detach oneself from the incessant handling of dead bodies, I can work with the facts of the matter without having to consider the evil responsible for them. That's the best explanation I can offer. If a reader has a question, drop me a line and I will try to clarify my position.

The German military land forces in WW2 were largely made up of the Wehrmacht, which is the German army, and the Waffen SS, which is the combat arm of the SS, a political organization. Both of these organizations participated in most, if not all, land combat operations in WW2. They fought with a ferocity that is legendary and German military tactics in WW2 were so effective they are still taught in professional military colleges all over the world as an object lesson in maneuver, counter-attack and rapid deployment of armored forces.

 
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  • WW2 German military tactics are still taught in today's military colleges.
  • Germany developed many of the weapons systems we now take for granted.
  • "Every girls' crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man."
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World War Two German military formations were usually outnumbered and out-gunned. They fought with an almost inhuman ferocity, and despite the long odds against them, enjoyed incredible military success.
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I dig yer article, AND I understand the context of it, bro! Yeah, I got a "jeff" on a couple of of my articles, too: hyper-sensitive, quick to point out flaws (real or imagined), and taking everything out of context. I, too, am a WWII afficianado, having had a granddad and 2 uncles who fought in it. There are great lessons to be learned from the Wermacht and Waffen SS of that era. And it doesn't mean you hate Jews, either!

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Posted on 10/10/2007 at 4:10:00 PM

 
Thanks for understanding Hannah & Kelly. Just because one is interested in the German military of WWII does not make one a Nazi sympathizer. Hell, I own an AK-47. Does that make me a Commie? Some people just slay me!

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Posted on 09/07/2007 at 1:09:00 PM

 
I personally think that Germans were the best dressed out of everyone during World War II. It also sounds like you have some nice stuff in your collection! (I have a pretty extensive photo collection, plus other things [medals etc], so I can truly appreciate it.) I specialize in Luftwaffe, so I really enjoyed the bits about the aces.

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Posted on 08/06/2007 at 9:08:00 PM

 
Very interesting article! I took U.S. Military History in college, and of course we studied anyone involved with the U.S. I have to say it was one of the best classes I ever took. I also took Japanese Civilization which included their military. People should be more open to studying the different militaries, they're truly fascinating!

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Posted on 05/19/2007 at 12:05:00 AM

 
Ok, I concede your point that we have under estimated their will to fight us after major combat operations were complete. So what is your plan? To pull out? To hand everything over? Re-deploy? Or should we increase troop strength and crush them once and for all, stop prosecuting our soldiers for doing what they need to do. Germany wasn't rebuilt while the war was still raging. It was done when utter and unconditional surrender was accomplished. And as for Iran, I would stop talking with them, set a timeline then bomb them back to the stone age, oh I forgot, they still live in the stone age, like you want us to Deez.

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Posted on 05/17/2007 at 12:05:00 PM

 
Dee, your last statement is very true and accurate.

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Posted on 05/12/2007 at 8:05:00 PM

 
Another thing to add. If our politicians would just get the hell out of the way Jeff, and stop hamstringing our soldiers with politically tactics, maybe we could unleash our dogs of war on these 14th century throw back morons, to end this thing once and for all without fear of our soldiers being courts-martialed for doing their jobs, you left wing apologist. Your hat in hand approach makes me sick, who f,,,in' cares what the world thinks of us. They all want to be like us, but can't figure out how to do it and still be socialists. Can't you see socialism, communism can't and wont ever work? Name me one freakin' socialist program that's ever worked.

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Posted on 05/11/2007 at 4:05:00 PM

 
Another thing to add. If our politicians would just get the hell out of the way Jeff, and stop hamstringing our soldiers with politically tactics, maybe we could unleash our dogs of war on these 14th century throw back morons, to end this thing once and for all without fear of our soldiers being courts-martialed for doing their jobs, you left wing apologist. Your hat in hand approach makes me sick, who f,,,in' cares what the world thinks of us. They all want to be like us, but can't figure out how to do it and still be socialists. Can't you see socialism, communism can't and wont ever work? Name me one freakin' socialist program that's ever worked.

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Posted on 05/11/2007 at 4:05:00 PM

 
Jim, Disregard musall, he basically can't fathom what what the gist of your article was. A lot of Europe was caught off guard as the Germans amassed and engulfed each country inluding Poland, who was well armed but went down faster than jeff does. By the time they turned to russia Germany was spread thin, they were fighting several fronts at one time, and with russia pulling the scorched earth policy, not leaving anything behind for the nazis to use or resupply with, oh and along with the murderous winter, which slowed movement toward Leningrad. Gave russia time to dig in. Iraq-3,000 plus us soldiers dead,in 5 yrs? Leningrad- 1.5 million russians killed (more dead than us,eng, combined through the entire war). Jeff you're not as smart as you think, your caught up in todays instant gratification, I want it now or never mentality. See deez is smart. It has been said, "better not open ones mouth and let people think your an idiot, than to speak and prove them right".

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Posted on 05/11/2007 at 3:05:00 PM

 
And another thing Jeff, my friend, I have re-read the article 3 times and can find absolutely none, zero, zip, nada, mention on my part of German forces capturing a city. My only mention of a city was the german LOSS at Stalingrad. So, now you are demonstrating you so dislike me or my writings to the point that you attribute to me things I did not say in order so you can debunk me? I will resist the temptation to say that's just another page from the Liberal playbook. If yur gonna flame me, tighten up Slick. I may have been born at nite, but it wasn't last nite, so you'll have to work harder to make me look stupid, althought I might could learn from you. Nice!

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Posted on 05/11/2007 at 1:05:00 PM

 
Ya know Jeff, these machines needn't only be used to attack those mindin their own Goddam business! You can look at PORN dude. Maybe u need to rub one out, cause yur a real tight ass, ain't ya? I thought the only time you would flame me was when I disagreed with your highness 'bout politics. I guess you'll just disagree with me about anything I say. Fair enuff. And then u make an allusion to my subscribing to a form of racism, racial superiority, and "master race." Bite Me Asshole

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Posted on 05/10/2007 at 8:05:00 PM

 
The officer(s) to whom you refer is/are the fighter pilots? My explanation about the German military was to be no more than a brief synopsis of what I admire about them. The piece was really more of a tongue in cheek explantion as to my desire to collect and display German WW2 items. Thanks for taking a lite hearted piece with no referrence to US politics and turning it into a "My side is better than yours." And thanks for eluding to my being eugenicist. I thought my disclaimer covered that. Is there anything on which you are not an expert? And how about Karkov? Kiev? The Baltic cities? Sorry the really gigantic cities didn't fall.

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Posted on 05/10/2007 at 8:05:00 PM

 
Several flaws- first, Your praise for the German officer sounds a little eugenical - ala "master race." And your conclusions about Russia are all wrong. A good portion of the rapid initial advance was through very lightly defended country. When the Germans encountered a fully defended Russian city, it never fell...Leningrad, Moscow, Stalingrad. The resolute strength of the Russian people eventually spelled defeat for the Nazis...And as Iraq is showing us now, so-called "superior" tactics and vastly more advanced technology cannot subdue a people who wholeheartedly do not want it.

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Posted on 05/10/2007 at 7:05:00 PM

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