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Warspite1

I think that is a topic for the another thread; this thread - as the name suggests - is to be used only by schmucks who want to quote from war films

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Brigadier General James M. Gavin: Is it still raining?
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Vandervoort: On and off. Off and on. Sometimes I wonder which side God's on.


(later)


Major General Gunther Blumentritt: [in German] This is history. We are living an historical moment. We are going to lose the war because our glorious Führer has taken a sleeping pill and is not to be awakened. Sometimes I wonder which side God is on.

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Warspite1

I think that is a topic for the another thread; this thread - as the name suggests - is to be used only by schmucks who want to quote from war films

Here is a quote from a war film for you.

"I said to him, "Sir, give me one division and I will take that hill." And he said nothing. He just stood there, he stared at me. I said, "General Ewell, give me one brigade and I will take that hill." I was becoming disturbed, sir. And General Ewell put his arms behind him and blinked. So I said, General, give me one regiment and I will take that hill." And he said nothing! He just stood there! I threw down my sword, down on the ground in front of him!"

"We... we could've done it, sir. A blind man should've seen it. Now they're working up there. You can hear the axes of the Federal troops. And so in the morning... many a good boy will die... taking that hill."

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Warspite1

I think that is a topic for the another thread; this thread - as the name suggests - is to be used only by schmucks who want to quote from war films

Here is a quote from a war film for you.

"I said to him, "Sir, give me one division and I will take that hill." And he said nothing. He just stood there, he stared at me. I said, "General Ewell, give me one brigade and I will take that hill." I was becoming disturbed, sir. And General Ewell put his arms behind him and blinked. So I said, General, give me one regiment and I will take that hill." And he said nothing! He just stood there! I threw down my sword, down on the ground in front of him!"

"We... we could've done it, sir. A blind man should've seen it. Now they're working up there. You can hear the axes of the Federal troops. And so in the morning... many a good boy will die... taking that hill."

Gettysburg. Spoken by General John B. Gordon, if memory serves.

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Warspite1

I think that is a topic for the another thread; this thread - as the name suggests - is to be used only by schmucks who want to quote from war films

Here is a quote from a war film for you.

"I said to him, "Sir, give me one division and I will take that hill." And he said nothing. He just stood there, he stared at me. I said, "General Ewell, give me one brigade and I will take that hill." I was becoming disturbed, sir. And General Ewell put his arms behind him and blinked. So I said, General, give me one regiment and I will take that hill." And he said nothing! He just stood there! I threw down my sword, down on the ground in front of him!"

"We... we could've done it, sir. A blind man should've seen it. Now they're working up there. You can hear the axes of the Federal troops. And so in the morning... many a good boy will die... taking that hill."

Gettysburg. Spoken by General John B. Gordon, if memory serves.

It is indeed from the movie Gettysburg but it was spoken by General Isaac Trimble.

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The most impressive feeling I get on these forums is that posters never get off topic [;)] this topic started by vonRocko was about hmmmm it was so long ago I forgot what it was about .[&:]

Bo

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The most impressive feeling I get on these forums is that posters never get off topic [;)] this topic started by vonRocko was about hmmmm it was so long ago I forgot what it was about .[&:]

Bo

Warspite1

That is correct bo, we pride ourselves on staying on topic on this thread. Now you Schumuck, do you have a war film quote to share with us or not? [;)][:D]

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The most impressive feeling I get on these forums is that posters never get off topic [;)] this topic started by vonRocko was about hmmmm it was so long ago I forgot what it was about .[&:]

Bo

Warspite1

That is correct bo, we pride ourselves on staying on topic on this thread. Now you Schumuck, do you have a war film quote to share with us or not? [;)][:D]

Well now that you asked warspite1 yes I do, [;)] it's Casablanca. "Why are you closing me down."[&:] Shocked, just shocked that there is gambling going on here. [:-] "Here are your winnings sir" [&o] thank you. What really annoys me is how did you know I was a Schumuck, have you been talking to my wife [:D]

Bo

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Actually warspite1 it was post 23 [:)] do you get anything right [:-] Good lord how did I miss that post. Good to see old Crussdaddy hanging around we must be getting close and I guaranantee you he will be the first to buy. And him calling me a schmuck does not bother me in the least because he is probably right about that [:)] I left his camp a few months ago. [;)]

Bo

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The most impressive feeling I get on these forums is that posters never get off topic this topic started by vonRocko was about hmmmm it was so long ago I forgot what it was about.

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Actually warspite1 it was post 23 [:)] do you get anything right [:-] Good lord how did I miss that post. Good to see old Crussdaddy hanging around we must be getting close and I guaranantee you he will be the first to buy. And him calling me a schmuck does not bother me in the least because he is probably right about that [:)] I left his camp a few months ago. [;)]

Bo

Warspite1

Er bo, its post 24.

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I find the lack of faith [in a challenging AI] disturbing. [;)]

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I don't care about the AI. Some mates and I have been getting together for a week a year since 1990 to play WiF. We'd like to do so electronically (as well!). I continue to monitor progress on these sites (since about 2006) and comment every two years or so. Mostly variations on the above theme. I will buy this damned game as soon as it comes out. AI or not. Preferably not.

Oh and to prove my credentials in schmuckery:

'Snorkers! Good Oh!'

Great WWII war film. But perhaps obscure. Warspite?

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Kelly's Heroes isn't factual!?!?! I home schooled myself on all these movies and now you are telling me they ain't right?! My diploma is worthless now....

Well its based on fact,

There was a WW2.

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“I hate Illinois Nazis.”

Admittedly a bit tangential.

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Ah, well, for what it's worth... From one of my favourite movies:

"A lady who sets her heart upon a lad in uniform must prepare to change lovers pretty quickly, or her life will be but a sad one. This heart of Lischen's was like many a neighboring town and had been stormed and occupied several times..."

From the same movie:

"You are a liar! You are an impostor. You are a deserter. I suspected you this morning, and your lies and folly have confirmed this to me. You pretend to carry dispatches to a British general who has been dead these ten months. You say your uncle is the British Ambassador in Berlin, with the ridiculous name of O'Grady. Now, will you join and take the bounty that is on your head sir, or will you be given up?"

"I volunteer"

Interesting trivia: both actors involved in the above exchange appeared in another movie not unknown to these boards [:)]