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by Devil Doc
Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Combat Efficiency of American Forces in WWII
Replies: 112
Views: 3858

RE: The Combat Efficiency of American Forces in WWII

I'm here for you buddy, only if you're lookin' for a corpsman!
by Devil Doc
Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Combat Efficiency of American Forces in WWII
Replies: 112
Views: 3858

RE: The Combat Efficiency of American Forces in WWII

<t> GENERAL THOUGHTS<br/>
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I. In terms of a rational approach to the conduct of warfighting, the US armed forces did the best job in World War II. Yes, the Germans did some good staff work, but they were all over the place on their approach to sustaining their forces. At the operational level ...
by Devil Doc
Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best USMC Hollywood Movies
Replies: 21
Views: 662

RE: The Best USMC Hollywood Movies

<t> I think you're wrong about plot development. For example, the 4th MarDiv mounted out direct from the West Coast for the Marshalls campaign, then went on to 4 campaigns on 13 months. It's a mistake to think Marines never did anything but fight the Japanese. They lived, drank beer, played ball ...
by Devil Doc
Mon Dec 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Forum: Steel Panthers World At War & Mega Campaigns
Topic: Cool USMC Site I Found
Replies: 8
Views: 189

RE: Cool USMC Site I Found

Sounds good: I highly recommend the official history published by the GPO, & Gordon Rottman's book, "US Marine Corps Order of Battle in World War II."
by Devil Doc
Sun Dec 05, 2004 1:38 am
Forum: Steel Panthers World At War & Mega Campaigns
Topic: Cool USMC Site I Found
Replies: 8
Views: 189

RE: Cool USMC Site I Found

<t> Thanks for your positive input on the website. I'm very proud of it, & humble too. The more I learn about our Marines of the World War II era, the more amazed I am at how they were able to overcome such incredible odds. The Japanese were toughest opponent our nation has ever faced. It was just ...
by Devil Doc
Sat Dec 04, 2004 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Best USMC Hollywood Movies
Replies: 21
Views: 662

RE: The Best USMC Hollywood Movies

<t> Hello there: Doc Flowers here. Glenn invited me to join your forum, & here I am! I think Sands Iwo Jima is a fun movie to watch. Does it have any real historical significance–no. There was no outfit in the Corps that served on Tarawa & Iwo Jima. The conflict between Stryker & Conway was ...

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