[JohnGalt]

Hitchens and Shirer are far-left journalists/propagandists. Its entertainment, but not history.

Germany defeated France, Poland, and England for that matter because of tactics-- supplies and Monty's conviction in North Africa-- plus some Australians who would not give an inch. The German general staff, had to earn their stripes through the Wehmarcht; Guderian and Rommel read books by Lidell Hart just as Lidell Hart read Rommel's infantry books. Where as in the case of the French, most army posts were political appointees or at least were politically connected-- same with Italy and Stalin's Red Army.

Abstract musings by lefties, notwithstanding, Britain sold their soul to keep Germany from dominating the continent and have not been the same sense. Was it worth it?

[MadIvan]

Germany defeated France, Poland, and England for that matter because of tactics-- supplies and Monty's conviction in North Africa-- plus some Australians who would not give an inch.

You first accuse me of being unaware of history and then suggest England surrendered? This after your suggestion that England wasn't on the "front line" of battle. Your historical awareness is dim to say the least. We did not surrender, nor could Britain not be said to be on the "front line". Should you suggest otherwise, I have a grandmother who lived through those times with a very heavy iron skillet who will pound some sense into your head.

Abstract musings by lefties, notwithstanding, Britain sold their soul to keep Germany from dominating the continent and have not been the same sense. Was it worth it?

We did not "sell our soul"; and I suppose you feel it would have been far better just to let Hitler have his way. In which case, you are contemptible scum as well as being delusional.

Ivan

[MadIvan]

Never mind, I just read your profile - apparently you're one of those LewRockwell.Com freaks. No wonder you make no sense whatsoever.

Ivan

[WOSG]

Abstract musings by lefties, notwithstanding, Britain sold their soul to keep Germany from dominating the continent and have not been the same sense. Was it worth it?

Un mitigated cr*p ... sorry Ivan, we now have a guy defending France by attacking Britians Finest Hour. I apologize to you and the Brits and allies who staved off the menace of Hitler for this revisionist outburst.

This frankly reminds me of the goold ol days of American conservatism ... line up the circular firing squad and fire away. Sigh. <p