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I found it interesting. Incredible how the British were so well organized to resist an invasion.
Documentary: Hitler's Britain
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5GGKQUd6E
I found it interesting. Incredible how the British were so well organized to resist an invasion.
davebender
1st Lieutenant
They've been preparing since 1066, responding to attacks by the French, Dutch, Spanish, Scotland and Continential Navy (i.e. J.P. Jones) along the way. By 1940 Britain had so much practise repelling enemy invasions they could probably do it in their sleep. 
Ironically Germany was the one nation Britain need not fear. Germany had no intention to invade the British Isles at any time during the 20th Century.
Ironically Germany was the one nation Britain need not fear. Germany had no intention to invade the British Isles at any time during the 20th Century.
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
davebender
1st Lieutenant
I think you have that backward. Britain was jealous of German economic growth, especially in merchant shipping and global communications. Perhaps the final straw was 1910 when Australia and New Zealand opted for Telefunken radio telegraph stations rather then British made Marconi equipment.
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Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
Germany did not have the resources to mount such a blockade.
Who blockades the blockader?
John
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
No, dave...the jealousy was only one way. they were jealous of us for a million reasons.
John
Really, what were those reasons? I have not met one yet who is. (One through a Million please...)
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Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
Really, what were those reasons? I have not met one yet who is. (One through a Million please...
Ok, I may have exaggerated slightly Chris.
The Nazi's were in awe of Britain...quite why is physcobabble I guess but, there we have it.
John
I think you could say they wanted to take over British influence in Europe and other parts of the world. I think you could say they were in awe of that, but "jealous" of the British themselves? I doubt it.
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
I think you could say they wanted to take over British influence in Europe and other parts of the world. I think you could say they were in awe of that, but "jealous" of the British themselves? I doubt it.
Not saying they should not like you guys or anything, very lovable bunch you are...
We are loved around the world.....
John
Only because of fish and chips and mushy peas...
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
Only because of fish and chips and mushy peas...
I'm not sure that offering a plate of fish chips mushy peas would guarantee a warm welcome for us in certain parts of the world in 2012...8)
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
And black pudding is right out of the question !!
It would for me! I love it, malt vinegar and all. Add a nice pint to go with it, and I am satisfied.
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
Me too...can't beat it.
If you ever visit Plymouth, let me know and I'll buy you the best F&C's you'll ever tasted.
John
razor1uk
Staff Sergeant
I for one must stand up for Black Pudding, without it, an English Breakfast just aint 'Traditional' in my eyes; grilled, fried, bbq-ed or steamed, b'pud or musta makkera is mm mmm mmmmm 
Although I'm more of a chips with a battered sausage bbq sauce fan, than fish n' chips - I dislike most fast food chicken; I distrust the watery crap tasting meat, with their overly greasy the tumbled mix of pork and beef addatives added to the once was chicken meat, just so it'll absorb more water for a higher by weight sales price.
Although I'm more of a chips with a battered sausage bbq sauce fan, than fish n' chips - I dislike most fast food chicken; I distrust the watery crap tasting meat, with their overly greasy the tumbled mix of pork and beef addatives added to the once was chicken meat, just so it'll absorb more water for a higher by weight sales price.
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
So Hitler was jealous of English Fish Chips? O Boy, you learn something new every day!
Readie
Chief Master Sergeant
I for one must stand up for Black Pudding, without it, an English Breakfast just aint 'Traditional' in my eyes; grilled, fried, bbq-ed or steamed, b'pud or musta makkera is mm mmm mmmmm
Although I'm more of a chips with a battered sausage bbq sauce fan, than fish n' chips - I dislike most fast food chicken; I distrust the watery crap tasting meat, with their overly greasy the tumbled mix of pork and beef addatives added to the once was chicken meat, just so it'll absorb more water for a higher by weight sales price.
I'd plump for West Country Hogs pudding, its even less healthy than the north country Black pudding....or, a Garras Omelet. Ummm...decisions decisions.
Most 'fast food' tastes better after a gallon of beer
John
