The Battle of Britain Was The First Defeat For The German Luftwaffe.

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by blackmme

On your first point, I have (had) three German grandparents and one British. I don't consider myself a) your typical brit b) prejudiced.

As to your second point what on earth does that have to do with anything?! Why are we now 'judging' Great Britain?
To be honest Stern you are coming over as having an 'issue' (unspecified) with the British.

Regards Mike

well, I've been questioned in this thread for being biased and anti-British just cos I'm saying that the common perception of the Battle of Britain as a victory for Britain is conceptually wrong.

So as much as I had to show my unbiased attitude, I'm expecting others to do the same. The fact that you have 3 German grandparents doesn't add much to the equation.

[Talisman]

I find it interesting that this was mostly an air battle, rather than the usual sea, land or combination of all 3. I am not sure how often that has happened before or since, or whether the Battle of Britain was the longest lasting battle in the air that there has been. Lots of other battles have involved air power in association with sea and land forces, but this battle seems to have been more about one air power vs another air power in a trial of strength and will.

Happy landings,

[blackmme]

Originally Posted by Sternjaeger II

well, I've been questioned in this thread for being biased and anti-British just cos I'm saying that the common perception of the Battle of Britain as a victory for Britain is conceptually wrong.

So as much as I had to show my unbiased attitude, I'm expecting others to do the same. The fact that you have 3 German grandparents doesn't add much to the equation.

No Stern to be honest I think you are questioned about being 'anti british' because you come over as being a bit 'anti british' not because of your views on the Battle of Britain (but thats just my opinion and doesn't mean you are or indeed of course that your views are wrong).

One example is being asked to come up with a list of times Britain has been in the wrong through history. Its not relevent to either my contribution to this discussion or the subject at hand.

As far as I am concerned prior to your previous I have thoroughly enjoyed our very civil discussion. As we both clearly have an interest in Flight Sim's and History I think there is much more that unites than divides us and thats good enough for me.

(edited to add 'a bit' the original was far too harsh and rude!)

Regards Mike

[Sternjaeger II]

Originally Posted by blackmme

No Stern to be honest I think you are questioned about being 'anti british' because you come over as being a bit 'anti british' not because of your views on the Battle of Britain (but thats just my opinion and doesn't mean you are or indeed of course that your views are wrong).

I have no interest in being anti-British, I wouldn't live here if I was.
On the other hand I am a HUGE fan of fairness, and never liked when governments use propaganda to alter the perception of reality.

One example is being asked to come up with a list of times Britain has been in the wrong through history. Its not relevent to either my contribution to this discussion or the subject at hand.

I had no problem in doing it, I don't see why you have problems with it, please indulge me..

As far as I am concerned prior to your previous I have thoroughly enjoyed our very civil discussion. As we both clearly have an interest in Flight Sim's and History I think there is much more that unites than divides us and thats good enough for me.

(edited to add 'a bit' the original was far too harsh and rude!)

Regards Mike

Fair enough, and you have all my respect for this.