To: itsinthebag
Honoring soldiers who fought for Hitler?
Yes, why not? It is American tradition to honor those who fight bravely - even if they were the enemy.
The Germans were a tough, well-trained enemy that very nearly pulled off Hitler's goal of controlling all of Europe. They were skilled, loyal and clever.
While they may have been POWs, they were still captured on the battlefield, fighting for Germany. Most Germans were unaware (some by choice) of Hitler's "final solution" for the Jews and didn't learn of it until after the war.
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11/15/2004 3:44:41 AM PST by
DustyMoment
(Repeal CFR NOW!!)
To: DustyMoment
While they may have been POWs, they were still captured on the battlefield, fighting for Germany. Most Germans were unaware (some by choice) of Hitler's "final solution" for the Jews and didn't learn of it until after the war. Please, don't make everyone laugh. No one "invaded" Germany. They might not have known about the "final solution" but they SURE AS HELL KNEW THAT FRANCE, HOLLAND, BRITIAN, POLAND, ETC., ETC. DID NOT ATTACK THEM FIRST AND THAT THEY WERE THE AGRESSORS!
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