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08-24-2017, 10:57 PM | #1 | |||||
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Aug 25th, 2017: Crow’s Nest
A unique Canadian club, The Crow’s Nest.
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The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest campaign of the Second World War, running almost throughout its entire six years. It was fiercely contested between the German Navy and U-Boats hell bent on destroying the convoys bringing vital supplies to Great Britain from North America. “The struggle for victory over Hitler hinged on getting men, weapons, fuel and food”, wrote Jonathan Dimbleby. “For Dönitz(Nazi Sub Boss), whose U-boats were attempting to sever the British lifeline across the Atlantic, it was a truth that gnawed at his very being.” The periscope ended here… Quote:
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08-26-2017, 11:42 AM | #2 |
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“Sometimes it was to have the first hot meal in weeks."
Maybe it is just the Infantry in me, but I don't think that particular trial was common in the RCN.. |
09-04-2017, 10:50 PM | #3 |
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I wonder what the $90 bought that sank the U-Boat.
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09-04-2017, 11:06 PM | #4 |
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Probably a mine, maybe a depth charge. $90 CDN in 1942 is $1304 CDN today.
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09-09-2017, 03:13 PM | #5 | |
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ETA: $90 in 1942, is on par with $1400 in 2017...I'd be willing to bet a dollar that a depth charge costs a leeetle bit more than $1400 today.
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09-11-2017, 12:52 AM | #6 |
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Thanks guys! I'll buy that!
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09-11-2017, 01:17 AM | #7 |
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I love it when I'm 5 days late to the party.
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09-11-2017, 11:27 AM | #8 |
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No problem, we're glad to see you stumble in any old time.
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