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by KMCCARTHY
Tue Apr 05, 2016 1:29 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: The mother of all wargames is impossible to play
Replies: 28
Views: 618

RE: OT: The mother of all wargames is impossible to play

<t> Alas, I gave all my SPI games away to a friend during my 2nd year on active duty in 1982. He passed away early and the last time I talked to him was 1989. <br/>
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I still remember the thrill of getting a new game every month in S&T in the '70s.<br/>
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Great memories of a few nerd ...
by KMCCARTHY
Mon Apr 04, 2016 11:59 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: The mother of all wargames is impossible to play
Replies: 28
Views: 618

OT: The mother of all wargames is impossible to play

<r> See <URL url="http://warisboring.com/articles/the-wretched-excess-of-the-campaign-for-north-africa/"><LINK_TEXT text="http://warisboring.com/articles/the-wre ... th-africa/">http://warisboring.com/articles/the-wretched-excess-of-the-campaign-for-north-africa/</LINK_TEXT></URL><br/>
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I had ...
by KMCCARTHY
Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:53 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT:Is the F-35 Worth it?
Replies: 16
Views: 220

RE: OT:Is the F-35 Worth it?

<t> Sorry just background.<br/>
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Maybe the F-35 only comes in at $300M a copy. Not enough range, payload or loiter.<br/>
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In training,I've been hunted by an A-10. I cant speak to air-2-air but in this small slice of life I know what I'm talking about. <br/>
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I will sign off this ...
by KMCCARTHY
Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT:Is the F-35 Worth it?
Replies: 16
Views: 220

RE: OT:Is the F-35 Worth it?

I'm ex grunt. While I have a friend who is a UMSC F-18 pilot, I have one thing to say. There is no way a F-35 can replace a A-10. The USAF is lying.
by KMCCARTHY
Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:09 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Gentlemen - The USS Iowa
Replies: 9
Views: 109

RE: OT: Gentlemen - The USS Iowa

<r> <LINK link="https://beerfests.com/events/battleship-new-jersey-craft-beer-festival/"><s>[link=https://beerfests.com/events/battleship-new-jersey-craft-beer-festival/]</s>BB New Jersey Craft Brew Festival 2016<e>[/link]</e></LINK><br/>
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My wife and I went several years ago. The ticket gets ...
by KMCCARTHY
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Old Pictures of Men in WWII and Korea
Replies: 9
Views: 154

RE: OT: Old Pictures of Men in WWII and Korea

Going through the Atlanta airport in 2007, I was struck by the baby faced PFCs in the Army going back to Iraq with CIBs and Combat patches. I was 46 then...
by KMCCARTHY
Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:19 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Replies: 10
Views: 176

RE: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Thanks. Russia is not on the return list. I transited through Moscow in 2012, ugly.

My bucket list includes the walk in Normandy and Holland.

A/3/325.

Cheers.
by KMCCARTHY
Sat Feb 20, 2016 7:17 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Replies: 10
Views: 176

RE: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Thanks I'll go. My wife is retired out of the Chair Force and actually enjoys military musesms[:)]
by KMCCARTHY
Sat Feb 20, 2016 12:08 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.
Replies: 10
Views: 176

RE: OT-Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans.

<t> I went in 2006 when it was the D-Day Museum. I have to go again (we live in MD)<br/>
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Four other great ones:<br/>
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1) Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow Russia (2007). Stunning and the best I ever saw, even though I can not speak or read Russian.<br/>
2) The USMC Museum just ...
by KMCCARTHY
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Newbie Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 299

RE: Newbie Questions

<t> I've played on and off against the AI and one PBEM game that went 18 months game time and 4 years in real life--we both had stressful jobs with a lot of travel.<br/>
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Every week I learn something on the forum. By the time I master this I will be dead.<br/>
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Have fun and rationalize ...
by KMCCARTHY
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: Extremely OT: Cut the Cable?
Replies: 36
Views: 672

RE: Extremely OT: Cut the Cable?

<t> I bought a Smart 55" TV two years ago with the intention of streaming soccer (women's). The buffering was unbearable. <br/>
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We switched to Verizon last year from Comcast. The wife needs [&o]simple and for the cost it is one less thing to "discuss". Much better QOS. It is not worth it to ...
by KMCCARTHY
Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: name the planes
Replies: 34
Views: 1043

RE: name the planes

I assume there is no game mechanic that could simulate the earthquake, right?
by KMCCARTHY
Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Quiz on WWII
Replies: 38
Views: 557

RE: OT: Quiz on WWII

<r> <LINK link="http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-mexican-air-force-helped-liberate-the-philippines.htm"><s>[link=http://www.historynet.com/world-war-ii-mexican-air-force-helped-liberate-the-philippines.htm]</s>Not a bad article.<e>[/link]</e></LINK> I never got to the point whee they should ...
by KMCCARTHY
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:58 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Quiz on WWII
Replies: 38
Views: 557

RE: OT: Quiz on WWII

Pretty inane. I quit 1/2 through.
by KMCCARTHY
Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: The SS United States May Sail Again?
Replies: 27
Views: 304

RE: OT: The SS United States May Sail Again?

No way this will happen. Take a look at this Wiki article on the QE2
by KMCCARTHY
Sun Jan 31, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: A poor lonely observer corps
Replies: 64
Views: 669

RE: A poor lonely observer corps

Have you thought about sending a sub to pick him up? Maybe a PBY?
by KMCCARTHY
Sat Jan 30, 2016 4:13 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Into the White: Movie Trailer
Replies: 25
Views: 492

RE: OT: Into the White: Movie Trailer

Yes you are correct. I wonder when YouTube will notice the copyright issue?
by KMCCARTHY
Sat Jan 30, 2016 4:24 am
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: ETO SOE Spy
Replies: 1
Views: 76

OT: ETO SOE Spy

<r> <LINK link="http://warisboring.com/articles/from-pacifist-sheep-farmer-to-one-of-britains-greatest-secret-agents/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WarIsBoring+%28War+Is+Boring%29"><s>[link=http://warisboring.com/articles/from-pacifist-sheep-farmer-to-one-of-britains ...
by KMCCARTHY
Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: OT: Into the White: Movie Trailer
Replies: 25
Views: 492

RE: OT: Into the White: Movie Trailer

I think this is it.

Great, now I have another movie to buy since I haven't seen this in 35+ years.
by KMCCARTHY
Mon Jan 25, 2016 6:04 pm
Forum: War in the Pacific: Admiral's Edition
Topic: This was in my local paper today
Replies: 4
Views: 120

RE: This was in my local paper today

Annapolis MD

Sorry PAX and I go back longer than I care to remember.

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