Michael Dorosh Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 I figured him for tatting, myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grisha Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 The Soviets fought over their own territory for most of the war. They wouldn't have had the type of problems that invading armies had - at least until late summer '44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Grisha: The Soviets fought over their own territory for most of the war. They wouldn't have had the type of problems that invading armies had - at least until late summer '44.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Russia is a big country. I doubt that the Cossacks had much of a clue about the terrain around Leningrad, or that the Siberians had much of a clue about ... anywhere!* Hell, even in my own little country I'm constantly surprised by the variety of landforms around the place. JonS *I'm not bagging the Siberians here, just pointing out they were a loooooong way from home. [ 09-20-2001: Message edited by: JonS ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Beazley MP Ma Posted September 20, 2001 Author Share Posted September 20, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JonS: :eek: Surely you mean Croquet? Messing about with string and fiddly knots making tea-cosies is hardly a martial activity. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You haven't been down the Ladies' Institute after they've downed a few cups of the "special tea", now have you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'arcy Montague Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 In deliberate attacks/defences, both commanders would have some idea about the terrain they are going to fight over and would make plans based upon that knowledge. Silly me, and I thought that one asessed the terrain and made one's plans in the setup phase... Anyway, thats enough riling. I personally enjoy the uncertainty of commiting one's troops. To digress a little, I'm glad to see that you didn't argue with my choice of tea and scones. I was going to replace scones with lamingtons but I didn't think that many on the thread would actually know what a lamington was. It seems perhaps that I was wrong. So how about it then, hands up, exactly how many Kiwi's are hiding out in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted September 20, 2001 Share Posted September 20, 2001 If I was any good at ascii art I'd draw a picture of a hand in the air, but I'm not, so I won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve N Jackson Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by D'arcy Montague: In deliberate attacks/defences, both commanders would have some idea about the terrain they are going to fight over and would make plans based upon that knowledge. Silly me, and I thought that one asessed the terrain and made one's plans in the setup phase... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Which is _after_ one has "purchased" ones forces... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> Anyway, thats enough riling. I personally enjoy the uncertainty of commiting one's troops. To digress a little, I'm glad to see that you didn't argue with my choice of tea and scones. I was going to replace scones with lamingtons but I didn't think that many on the thread would actually know what a lamington was. It seems perhaps that I was wrong. So how about it then, hands up, exactly how many Kiwi's are hiding out in this thread?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Bloody Kiwis! 'twas you bastards who wrecked Ansett! Give us back our airline! :eek: Lamingtons are good but personally I've always preferred fresh scones. Ultimately though, nothing beats a downing a few schooners, hey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'arcy Montague Posted September 21, 2001 Share Posted September 21, 2001 Jeez Steve, You're laying it on a bit thick. Chill that heavy s**t out! I just can't get it, as if having the entire armoury at your fingertips isn't enough! If you haven't had the nous to select a force capable of dealing with the unexpected then you just have to make a fist of it, thats wargaming. As for Ansett, might I just point out that the most ardent proponent for the intial purchase of Ansett was the current Air New zealand chairman - Gary "The biggest gut in corporate Australasia" Toomey, who happens to be Australian, along with three other members of the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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