Author Topic: Adolph Gallands Last Interview (Read 2413 times)

LEDPIG · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 10:07:32 AM »

Found this article on the internet, it's an amazing piece of history and much can be said about life listening to this mans exploits. Although Galland was fighting for a Nazi force, his chivalry and honor even in the face of the situation are amazing. The fact that he became friends with Douglas Bader and went to great lenghts to get him artificial legs after he was captured is a study in humanity all of us should strive for. The fact that he was able to stand up to Hitler because people considered him the leader and everyone else was scared to do it (including Goring ) shows how little and inconsequential they were and how honorable Galland was. The interviews shows how Hitler and Goring were stupid little know it alls, (who knew nothing) and when Galland and others would stand up to their stupidity, unselfishly to do what was right for their country they got blamed for it. It is always amazing to me how young people will lay down their lives to people who are in supposed authority when they themselves know little or nothing else more than they do. It appears we have some of this today in our own government leaders use of our own military, and their lack of abilty to take responsibilty or criticism for putting our soldiers lives with their backs against the wall to take responsibility for their own mistakes, to sell you a pack of lies while countless innocent Americans die. Any way i guess it is true that history repeats itself for those not intelligent enough to listen to it.

HERES THE LINK:

http://members.aol.com/geobat66/galland/wwii_int.htm

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:15:29 AM »

Yes, let us all look up to someone who fought for the Nazis and their ideals as a model of honor, integrity and humanity...

ack-ack

LEDPIG · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:33:29 AM »

I think you are confusing Galland as a nazi, Galland was probably a German not one of the disgusting Nazi's, although many germans fought for the German army alot of them were not nazi's alot of them did not want to and were forced to by being born in that time in that place, it unfortunalely was the nazi army. Often times in war people are forced to fight in situations they do not want to and only a few of the crazy people who started the war actually fight leaving other people to be subservient to them. I think Galland was more a case of someone who liked flying being born at the wrong time (or right time whatever way you look at it) having to fight for the country he was born into unfortunately germany.

rogerdee · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:59:03 AM »

just because they fought for there country doesnt make them a nazi,not all germans were nazis,

its like saying the americans who fought in vietnam weer all they same they had people who didnt agree with there government but they still fought becasue they were trainded to do there duty.

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:13:35 AM »

edited: see rule #4

very poor form Ack-Ack

Oldman731 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:59:29 AM »

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Originally posted by B@tfinkV
edited: see rule #4

very poor form Ack-Ack

Hmmm.

I think I'm with Ack-Ack.

- oldman

Westy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:44:22 PM »

Ditto.

I have zip respect and absolutely no admiration whatsoever for anyone who fought for the Nazis and the Fascist. By thier willing participation they aided the Nazis dark, murderous aims and supported the Axis goals of conquest and subjugation.

I have some modicrum of respect for Rommel because at least he died while actively trying to eliminate the cancerous evil that was leading his country to kill millions and ruin most of Europe.

Auger · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:56:37 PM »

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Originally posted by Westy
Ditto.

By thier willing participation they aided the ... dark, murderous aims and supported the ... goals of conquest and subjugation.

Be careful where you cast stones. Especially when one's house has significant portions made of glass.

Vudak · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:34:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Westy
Ditto.

I have zip respect and absolutely no admiration whatsoever for anyone who fought for the Nazis and the Fascist. By thier willing participation they aided the Nazis dark, murderous aims and supported the Axis goals of conquest and subjugation.

I have some modicrum of respect for Rommel because at least he died while actively trying to eliminate the cancerous evil that was leading his country to kill millions and ruin most of Europe.

Well, when it comes to fighter pilots... If I was in a position where I'd qualify to fly a fighter, and I looked up and saw 1000 bomber raids absolultely destroying my homeland, killing my friends and family, I'd probably go up there too. Or at least I'd hope I'd be brave enough to.

nark · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:39:38 PM »

Galland "stood up" to Goring only a few times-notably mouthing off back to him whenever Goring called the Fighter wings cowardly or impotent...Galland actually got along pretty well with Goring...they had a give and take relationship and Galland could talk back to him without fear of any repercussion. Galland could mouth off to Goring all the time-and he did, this is not "standing up to anyone" thou. For all the back talking Galland speaks of doing in his book, he stayed General of the Fighters for the entire war-until at the very end, he was moved into organizing the jet squad. He was forced out once, only once in the entire war and that was rescinded quickly by Hitler-it was only at the end that he went to the 44 squad-to last that long at one position-as general of fighters- is a remarkable testament to Galland's ability at generalship AND HIS ABITLITY TO STOMACHE BOTH GORING AND HITLER.

They were cogs in the same machine and worked together for 4.5 years. Through all the stresses of war and destruction, their relationship lasted a remarkably long time.

The orginal poster implies that Galland stood up to Goring and other know nothings-not true. The only ones who stood up to the know nothings found themselves hanging from meat hooks in a cellar, being filmed in technicolor for the eye of any future leaders who might "stand up".

Morpheus · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:41:09 PM »

lol akak, nice one.

Grendel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:44:14 PM »

Galland. One of the finest aviators and soldiers ever to fly. A wonderful man and a great leader.

nark · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:51:39 PM »

He kept in touch with many of his brit friends after the war-hunting and fishing with them. The bonds they formed in combat, trying to kill each other out lasted the terror each side inflicted upon the other during the war.

He did what he had to do to survive the war...and he was not a nazi-for sure...and to have his fellow enemies reach out and desire to be in his company is good a enough testament for me on the type of man he was.

I just didnt like the original poster's message that the guy stood up to Hitler/Goring. He didnt -he remained at his post attempting to do the best he could do.

The guys that stood up were a different breed altogether. They fought like Galland AND then, by truly standing up, risked extreme tortue to themselves, thier friends and their children and wives. I wish I could find a good book of staffenburg (if thats even how to spell it) There was a really brave soul.

Westy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:47:46 PM »

Vudak are you implying that Galland and the German air force pilots were simply honorable, innocent volunteers who simply rushed to defend thier homeland against unwarranted aggression and blitzkrie_, er surprise attacks by an evile Allied Coalition?

"when one's house has significant portions made of glass."

Not my house. I didn't support Vietnam, Granada, Panama, Beiruit nor the invasion of Iraq. And fortunately (for now) there's no Gestapo or SS to take me or my family in for torture or to kill us for me saying so.

hubsonfire · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2006, 03:09:06 PM »

C'mon guys, lighten up, it's not like Galland, through his deeds and actions, was responsible for the deaths of thousands, or tens of thousands of people.

Oh, wait...