Think maybe i should say my piece on this issue as i seemed to have opened a real can of worms, I would never have posted the link had i thought that it would annoy people so much.
To our German members, I am sure most ,if not all, members here understand your feelings about the number of your innocent civilians who died during WW2. But this holds true for both sides. I would urge you not to see this memorial to the airmen as a glorification of the death of your civilians but rather those who fought and/or died to give all of us, including the people of Germany, the freedom we enjoy today. From Andy’s uncle and Dr.Strangelove’s father to my father’s cousin who died in a training accident, they deserve our respect and thanks.
As regards Bomber Harris, he was not the one who decided to attack the cities, that was a decision taken at a far higher level than the commander of bomber command.
And as for Churchill, and i am afraid that i may step on a few toes here, while he might have been the saviour of freedom during the battle of Britain some of his actions were questionable , in particular i am thinking of the blame game which took place over Greece,North Africa and in particular the bombing campaign . I think the words of a fine Irishman, well respected by Churchill and in turn who returned that respect , say a lot:
” Dont know whether he would be a crafty enemy in friendship. Outlook: political gain, nothing else…..Dont actually trust him. “
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