Post by SGT. Brian Baker on Jul 8, 2009 0:10:13 GMT
"You know something, Colly? I think that says a lot about a guy your age. It tells everyone that you are a responsible person, a person who has passion for the things he loves. I'm sure a lady will be lucky to have you in the near future," Baker said before finishing his food and then focusing his attention on his cigarette. As Colly mentioned that his family grew all of their food, Baker thought that they must've been very fortunate.
In America, most of the farms there had their worst seasons, not growing the food they needed to make ends meet. From there, families broke apart, husbands and fathers leaving their families behind, feeling they had failed them. Food lines stretched a couple of blocks, dead bodies along the streets, and the few, lucky ones, having a nice warm meal and a place they could call home. Those people were the rich, the ones who barely donated anything to the poor, where they were the ones who caused the Stock Market to crash, relying on credit to purchase their ever so "valued" goods.
"Strategy? Huh!" Baker chuckled after Colly said this war was more about strategy than the past one. "To be perfectly honest, if I were a Kraut and one of Hitler's Generals, we, the Allies, would not be sitting right here in Paris, let alone France!" Baker's response caught some of the attention from the soldiers and civilians in the cafe who could understand him. Giving a slight smile, Baker leaned in on Colly, "I don't mean I support Hitler, it's just that if he implemented smart strategy, then things probably would be different now." lowering his voice so Colly could hear. "You are right, this was is about strategy, but in a way, it is more about politics. Politics and greed. For Hitler, he wanted to avenge Germany in the past war by invading Poland, then Britain and France declare war on him. You see, Colly, this is what Hitler wanted. With both Britain and France declaring war on Germany, this assured the German people that they were still enemies of the world and Hitler sought to redeem themselves, a perfect display of politics, and strategy, if I do say so myself." Baker finished his cigarrete and put it in the ash tray, and then continued on. "If he had let Erwin Rommel have control of his tanks on D-Day, it would have been catastrophic for us and triumphant for the Germans."
When Colly had asked Baker about America being a major economic country, the Sergeant leaned back in his seat. "We are, yes, and I think the main reason why some counties, like Britain, were hit with the Depression, is because they depend on the United States for so many resources, from oil to food, and before we joined, ammunition and supplies." Baker then stood up and grabbed his bag, then slung the M1 over his shoulder. "I think it's time for me to go now, Stephen. It was good to meet you. I'll see ya around." Baker left the bill on the table and waved to Colly, and as he walked out, some of the patrons there shook their heads. Baker gave them the death stare as he walked by them and out of the cafe.
In America, most of the farms there had their worst seasons, not growing the food they needed to make ends meet. From there, families broke apart, husbands and fathers leaving their families behind, feeling they had failed them. Food lines stretched a couple of blocks, dead bodies along the streets, and the few, lucky ones, having a nice warm meal and a place they could call home. Those people were the rich, the ones who barely donated anything to the poor, where they were the ones who caused the Stock Market to crash, relying on credit to purchase their ever so "valued" goods.
"Strategy? Huh!" Baker chuckled after Colly said this war was more about strategy than the past one. "To be perfectly honest, if I were a Kraut and one of Hitler's Generals, we, the Allies, would not be sitting right here in Paris, let alone France!" Baker's response caught some of the attention from the soldiers and civilians in the cafe who could understand him. Giving a slight smile, Baker leaned in on Colly, "I don't mean I support Hitler, it's just that if he implemented smart strategy, then things probably would be different now." lowering his voice so Colly could hear. "You are right, this was is about strategy, but in a way, it is more about politics. Politics and greed. For Hitler, he wanted to avenge Germany in the past war by invading Poland, then Britain and France declare war on him. You see, Colly, this is what Hitler wanted. With both Britain and France declaring war on Germany, this assured the German people that they were still enemies of the world and Hitler sought to redeem themselves, a perfect display of politics, and strategy, if I do say so myself." Baker finished his cigarrete and put it in the ash tray, and then continued on. "If he had let Erwin Rommel have control of his tanks on D-Day, it would have been catastrophic for us and triumphant for the Germans."
When Colly had asked Baker about America being a major economic country, the Sergeant leaned back in his seat. "We are, yes, and I think the main reason why some counties, like Britain, were hit with the Depression, is because they depend on the United States for so many resources, from oil to food, and before we joined, ammunition and supplies." Baker then stood up and grabbed his bag, then slung the M1 over his shoulder. "I think it's time for me to go now, Stephen. It was good to meet you. I'll see ya around." Baker left the bill on the table and waved to Colly, and as he walked out, some of the patrons there shook their heads. Baker gave them the death stare as he walked by them and out of the cafe.
