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Offline RoGenT

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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #60 on: November 27, 2011, 01:33:05 PM »
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #61 on: November 27, 2011, 11:20:11 PM »
Quote from: Dago on November 27, 2011, 10:56:40 AM
No, but exposed something sad about yourself I think.

LOL and what would that be?  That Bill O'Reilly makes it up as he goes along was my point.  There's been plenty of criticism of that book already for the mistakes.  Plenty of far better sources on Lincoln out there. 

If I've exposed that I think O'Reilly is an idiot, I can live with that :)
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #62 on: November 28, 2011, 01:24:15 AM »

Quote from: Guppy35 on November 27, 2011, 11:20:11 PM


If I've exposed that I think O'Reilly is an idiot, I can live with that :)

This is not a revelation but it is good to see that you prefer the truth to Bill.
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #63 on: November 28, 2011, 04:00:10 PM »
Quote from: Guppy35 on November 27, 2011, 11:20:11 PM
LOL and what would that be?  That Bill O'Reilly makes it up as he goes along was my point.  There's been plenty of criticism of that book already for the mistakes.  Plenty of far better sources on Lincoln out there. 

If I've exposed that I think O'Reilly is an idiot, I can live with that :)

"Mr Expert on Lincoln", why don't you tell me the mistakes?

Bill has already admitted there were something like 4 minor mistakes, and one typo, and those were corrected in later printings.  A couple of the "experts" who said there were big mistakes were quickly proven wrong and discredited.  Lets hear your list of mistakes.

And while you are at it, instead of being one of the sheep who regurgitate the soundbites put out by clowns like Letterman, tell me what he "makes up as he goes along"?

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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #64 on: November 28, 2011, 05:17:10 PM »
Sigh...  And it had been such a good thread too....
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #65 on: November 28, 2011, 05:46:10 PM »
Quote from: maddafinga on November 28, 2011, 05:17:10 PM
Sigh...  And it had been such a good thread too....

I hear ya.

It's as if Tyrannis and Skorpion somehow projected themselves into the thread.  :headscratch:


EDIT: Of course I'm always down for a good pissing match, so what the hell... have at it.  :aok


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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #66 on: November 28, 2011, 07:31:25 PM »
Quote from: Melvin on November 28, 2011, 05:46:10 PM
I hear ya.

It's as if Tyrannis and Skorpion somehow projected themselves into the thread.  :headscratch:


EDIT: Of course I'm always down for a good pissing match, so what the hell... have at it.  :aok




My apologies to all, but I bristle at lies and conjecture spouted as truth.
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #67 on: November 28, 2011, 07:36:39 PM »
Quote from: Dago on November 28, 2011, 07:31:25 PM
My apologies to all, but I bristle at lies and conjecture spouted as truth.

Not a problem.

At first I thought "Oh great, here we go with the arguing." Then I thought, "Hey, after all this IS a book thread. And what's a good book thread without a little lively debate regarding the reading material."

So, if you folks can keep it within the boundaries of bbs etiquette I have no problem with a mild hijack.

When you're done I'd like to get some people's opinion on the way J.J. Clark more or less reamed Halsey for his typhoon troubles in his book, "Carrier Admiral".

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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #68 on: November 28, 2011, 08:38:36 PM »
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #69 on: November 29, 2011, 09:43:30 AM »
Melvin,

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester is also a very good read.

Follow this link: http://www.amazon.com/Arms-Krupp-William-Manchester/dp/055325992X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322582061&sr=1-2
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #70 on: November 29, 2011, 12:02:08 PM »
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #71 on: November 29, 2011, 07:36:16 PM »
Quote from: Dago on November 28, 2011, 07:31:25 PM
My apologies to all, but I bristle at lies and conjecture spouted as truth.

That's hilarious coming from a Bill O'Reilly fan.

Needless to say we'll have to agree to disagree on him and his work..
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #72 on: November 29, 2011, 07:55:23 PM »
Quote from: Guppy35 on November 21, 2011, 02:02:55 PM
Sloan has another great book called "Brotherhood of Heros" about the Marines on Pelileu well worth reading too.

A very good book.

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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #73 on: November 29, 2011, 10:32:49 PM »
Quote from: Patches1 on November 29, 2011, 09:43:30 AM
Melvin,

The Arms Of Krupp by William Manchester is also a very good read.

Follow this link: http://www.amazon.com/Arms-Krupp-William-Manchester/dp/055325992X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1322582061&sr=1-2

I've read that one. It's excellent!
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Re: I need another book to read
« Reply #74 on: November 30, 2011, 02:31:12 AM »
Ghost Mountain Boys by James Campbell is also very good. 

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