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Originally Posted by Targan
I make no apology for pointing out that the US didn't defeat the Japanese Imperial navy "all on their own". That's a statement of absolutes, and why wouldn't I be offended? If you were in my position you'd be offended too, so don't come over all high and mighty on me.
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You know Targan if I had criticized the Australian armed forces and their war record I could understand your offence, but the fact that I didn't even mention Australia and only criticized the author of this document makes it difficult to understand your grievance. Perhaps as Unkated said I should have phrased the role of the US Navy in the Pacific differently, but have you read this document? It basically implies that the US Navy has been populated by buffoons for the past 80 years. If I was an American serviceman or had family who served in the US forces I would be badly offended by this document. I'm actually Canadian by nationality and I found his praise of the Canadian forces and his denigration of the US Navy way over the top. But if you are offended then I am afraid there is nothing that I can do about that.