Well, LukeFF (if that
is your real name) IL2 is historically based during World War 2, which was a major conflict that occurred during the last century.
For reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Now, this might require something of an intellectual leap for you, my dear chap, but the vast majority of us who are interested in IL2 also find other aspects of the conflict quite interesting too.
As the majority of our fellow forumites did not serve during said conflict, we often find related information and stories - particularly those concerning extreme human endeavours, very interesting: witness the many requests for Oleg to incorporate the ability to escape from behind enemy lines after have being downed.
The above post offers an insight into how a man managed to escape from so,
so far behind enemy lines: detailing how he managed the incredible feat of maintaining both his sanity and the will to go on in the most adverse of circumstances.
Sometimes, it's the grit and determination of surely a much greater generation than ours that inspires our interest in these men.
Nevertheless, I thank you for your ignorant, flippant remark. It elevates the more considered responses from those posters who are actually respected around these parts.
Good day to you sir.