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To the People of the U.S.A.

rocala

Well-Known Member
Something got me thinking the other day, I realised that the generation that knew WWII are diminishing quite rapidly now.

My family are East Londonders and we lost everything in the war. Home and possesions were reduced to a pile of rubble.

My mother told me about goods from the American Red Cross. She was especially fond of a pair of blue and white socks. It was also her first taste of peanut butter.

I remember wondering who they were, these people who had helped them. I will never know.

I hope that somebody did convey gratitude, but regardless I on behalf of my family would like to say thankyou.
It did mean a great deal.
 

PruePhillip

Well-Known Member
I am not American.
But the nation has been a force for good. Without America
Stalin and Hitler would have won WWII (or Stalin on his own
when Hitler attacked him.) And Japan would have an empire
which took in China, the Pacific and all of SE Asia.
And the Japanese and German soldiers who fought the
Americans had no idea these soldiers would rebuild their
nations, free of fascism, and immensely wealthier through
American aid, American markets and American military
support.
 

Terrywoodenpic

Oldest Heretic
I was sleeping in a morrison table shelter when our house in east Croydon was flattened when a doodlebug landed on the house next door. I remember going to school the next day, and being put up at my grandfathers.
We then moved to some flats in Twickenham, before moving on to Sidmouth.
life went on....
 

rocala

Well-Known Member
I am not American.
But the nation has been a force for good. Without America
Stalin and Hitler would have won WWII (or Stalin on his own
when Hitler attacked him.) And Japan would have an empire
which took in China, the Pacific and all of SE Asia.
And the Japanese and German soldiers who fought the
Americans had no idea these soldiers would rebuild their
nations, free of fascism, and immensely wealthier through
American aid, American markets and American military
support.
Hi,
I have no doubts about the military role of the US in this conflict. My post is however about the the ordinary, kind hearted people.
 

rocala

Well-Known Member
I was sleeping in a morrison table shelter when our house in east Croydon was flattened when a doodlebug landed on the house next door. I remember going to school the next day, and being put up at my grandfathers.
We then moved to some flats in Twickenham, before moving on to Sidmouth.
life went on....
The relevance is..?
 

PruePhillip

Well-Known Member
Hi,
I have no doubts about the military role of the US in this conflict. My post is however about the the ordinary, kind hearted people.

That's my point. American largess has been so helpful to the world.
So many people want to go live in America. My family migrated from
America to Australia and that is so rare.
And this is reflected in its trade, military, aid, education, scientific
co-operation etc..
 

PureX

Veteran Member
Something got me thinking the other day, I realised that the generation that knew WWII are diminishing quite rapidly now.

My family are East Londonders and we lost everything in the war. Home and possesions were reduced to a pile of rubble.

My mother told me about goods from the American Red Cross. She was especially fond of a pair of blue and white socks. It was also her first taste of peanut butter.

I remember wondering who they were, these people who had helped them. I will never know.

I hope that somebody did convey gratitude, but regardless I on behalf of my family would like to say thankyou.
It did mean a great deal.
That spirit still remains in the American people, but sadly, the lessons of unity, and unremitting struggle against the forces of greed, and of subjugation, have been lost with the generation that experienced both the great depression, and the second world war. They were truly our 'greatest generation', but sadly, they failed to instill in their children and grandchildren those hard earned lessons of unity, sacrifice, and constant vigilance. So the gains they secured for America and the world have been steadily eaten away by those among us that cannot reign in their greed, their prejudice, and their desire to own and control everything and everyone. And as a result of our lack of vigilance, those people and their evil intentions have been taking over. ... Once again.

On behalf of my elders, to yours, you are very welcome, as we were and hopefully still are brothers and sisters in the fight against greed and hate and ignorance and subjugation.And I fear we will have to fight them yet again, because we did not hold onto the lessons we learned the last time.
 

wellwisher

Well-Known Member
When Trump said, "Make America Great Again, he had that WWII generation in mind. America in 1930's was a blend of military might, economic prosperity, self reliance, and Judeo-Christian generosity.Trump was born at the end of the WWII generation, with his parents part of that generation. He still has this time in mind, as the time when America was indeed great.

The Progressive left in America has more of an eye toward Socialism, which has nothing to do with the golden generation. The Progressives believe in big government, which means no middle class, only a ruling class and peasant class, similar to Hitler and Stalin of WWII.
 

Kenny

Face to face with my Father
Premium Member
Something got me thinking the other day, I realised that the generation that knew WWII are diminishing quite rapidly now.

My family are East Londonders and we lost everything in the war. Home and possesions were reduced to a pile of rubble.

My mother told me about goods from the American Red Cross. She was especially fond of a pair of blue and white socks. It was also her first taste of peanut butter.

I remember wondering who they were, these people who had helped them. I will never know.

I hope that somebody did convey gratitude, but regardless I on behalf of my family would like to say thankyou.
It did mean a great deal.
Can I equally be thankful for you and your country who stood in the face of Hitler and said:

We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France,
we shall fight on the seas and oceans,
we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be,
we shall fight on the beaches,
we shall fight on the landing grounds,
we shall fight in the fields and in the streets,
we shall fight in the hills;
we shall never surrender,

If it weren't for you all, we probably would have lost the war!

Your bravery, your steadfastness and your courage was incredible. How could our parents not give to help? It was there honor to do so as it is our, in my generation, to thank you!
 
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BSM1

What? Me worry?
Something got me thinking the other day, I realised that the generation that knew WWII are diminishing quite rapidly now.

My family are East Londonders and we lost everything in the war. Home and possesions were reduced to a pile of rubble.

My mother told me about goods from the American Red Cross. She was especially fond of a pair of blue and white socks. It was also her first taste of peanut butter.

I remember wondering who they were, these people who had helped them. I will never know.

I hope that somebody did convey gratitude, but regardless I on behalf of my family would like to say thankyou.
It did mean a great deal.


You're more than welcome. Don't worry, no matter what you've been led to believe, we're still here for you.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
When Trump said, "Make America Great Again, he had that WWII generation in mind. America in 1930's was a blend of military might, economic prosperity, self reliance, and Judeo-Christian generosity.Trump was born at the end of the WWII generation, with his parents part of that generation. He still has this time in mind, as the time when America was indeed great.

The Progressive left in America has more of an eye toward Socialism, which has nothing to do with the golden generation. The Progressives believe in big government, which means no middle class, only a ruling class and peasant class, similar to Hitler and Stalin of WWII.

Hitler, is it?-Too bad. Godwined on your first post.
 

Audie

Veteran Member
Something got me thinking the other day, I realised that the generation that knew WWII are diminishing quite rapidly now.

My family are East Londonders and we lost everything in the war. Home and possesions were reduced to a pile of rubble.

My mother told me about goods from the American Red Cross. She was especially fond of a pair of blue and white socks. It was also her first taste of peanut butter.

I remember wondering who they were, these people who had helped them. I will never know.

I hope that somebody did convey gratitude, but regardless I on behalf of my family would like to say thankyou.
It did mean a great deal.

My step dad said he sent his grandpa's shotgun
though what use it could have been I dont know.

My family was in Hong Kong when the Japanese invaded.

Terrible times for HK and London both.

I suppose that without the USA, the world would
be a vastly different and far worse place.

Good that some recognize that.
 

icehorse

......unaffiliated...... anti-dogmatist
Premium Member
When Trump said, "Make America Great Again, he had that WWII generation in mind. America in 1930's was a blend of military might, economic prosperity, self reliance, and Judeo-Christian generosity.Trump was born at the end of the WWII generation, with his parents part of that generation. He still has this time in mind, as the time when America was indeed great.

The Progressive left in America has more of an eye toward Socialism, which has nothing to do with the golden generation. The Progressives believe in big government, which means no middle class, only a ruling class and peasant class, similar to Hitler and Stalin of WWII.

Progressives like Ike Eisenhower you mean?
 

Salvador

RF's Swedenborgian
You're very welcome! And thank you Brits for standing up directly to Hitler when my Anglo Saxon American ancestors were doing little more than providing moral support in the fight to stop Hitler's madness in Europe.
 

sun rise

The world is on fire
Premium Member
My post is however about the the ordinary, kind hearted people.

In the long run, those are the people most worthy of thanks.

And as a result of our lack of vigilance, those people and their evil intentions have been taking over. ... Once again.

Progress is not a straight line. To me it's more like a helix. Looked at end on, it looks like a circle. Looked at from another angle, the progress is evident.

I grant it can be hard to see sometime as Tienanmen has been replaced by "social credit" totalitarianism and so forth.

I know I've posted this here before, but I'm inspired and heartened by


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rocala

Well-Known Member
Thanks all for your wonderful replies.

I would like to close with a story, if I may. My step father was a bit of a dinosaur if I am honest. By today's standards he would be considered very racist. After a few drinks he would like to give his views on the world or recount war stories. He joined the Royal Navy age sixteen, so he earned that right.

Anyway, it would quickly emerge that the Americans, like the English, Scots and Nepalese were great people. I asked him about them and was told of some remote place where he served ashore and it was next to the "yanks". Like sailors everywhere he loved his beer, but had none. The Americans however had mountains of it. A raid was planned and he was first under the wire. Just as he touched the nectar,a gun was touching his head. A voice spoke "touch it and I shoot".He had to think about it but decided to retreat.

I do not know what happened afterwards but the generosity of his American neighbours had a life long affect on him.

Once again, thank you.
 

BSM1

What? Me worry?
Thanks all for your wonderful replies.

I would like to close with a story, if I may. My step father was a bit of a dinosaur if I am honest. By today's standards he would be considered very racist. After a few drinks he would like to give his views on the world or recount war stories. He joined the Royal Navy age sixteen, so he earned that right.

Anyway, it would quickly emerge that the Americans, like the English, Scots and Nepalese were great people. I asked him about them and was told of some remote place where he served ashore and it was next to the "yanks". Like sailors everywhere he loved his beer, but had none. The Americans however had mountains of it. A raid was planned and he was first under the wire. Just as he touched the nectar,a gun was touching his head. A voice spoke "touch it and I shoot".He had to think about it but decided to retreat.

I do not know what happened afterwards but the generosity of his American neighbours had a life long affect on him.

Once again, thank you.

I think your step-dad learned a valuable lesson about American sailors (or any service person): they will give you their last beer, but God help you if you try to steal it, lol (I, too, have creds having been an American sailor).
 

Terrywoodenpic

Oldest Heretic
The most generous service men I have ever met was in 1954 in Germany.
I took a summer leave in Winterberg in a western millitary holiday center. And fell in with a bunch of Van Doos
The Royal 22 infantry regiment. Some had their families in toe but all of them treated an older sergeant as their father. He looked after their funds as a sort of banker. But stopped them chucking it away when they were drunk.
They sort of adopted me as a poor English man.

They knew That I cold not keep my end up when getting in the beers, We were very badly paid. But they had a system to deal with the situation. As the man with the most money bought the next crates of beer.
They spent a lot of the day playing poker, which was also out of my league. Though sometimes when they wanted to go for a break thy would get me to play their hand and leave me their stake.

Not that it made a lot of difference to them, if I won or lost, as if some one lost all their stake evey one else would top them up again. They were great soldiers and great friends.

I met quite a lot of Canadians that year as some were also on the same Artillery course I was sent on.
 
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