Ukraine - somebody explain to me

[Bo Diddley]

Here's an interesting interview with a former Russian Army officer who saw torture and was able to get out of the Army and escape Russia.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64470092

As we end our chat, Mr Yefremov says sorry to the people of Ukraine.

"I apologise to the entire Ukrainian nation for coming to their home as an uninvited guest with a weapon in my hands.

"Thank God I didn't hurt anyone. I didn't kill anyone. Thank God I wasn't killed.

"I don't even have the moral right to ask for forgiveness from the Ukrainians. I can't forgive myself, so I can't expect them to forgive me."

[Bo Diddley]

And Putin twisting the facts to his fit his perverse narrative:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64502504

Vladimir Putin has compared Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the fight against Nazi Germany, in a speech to mark the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of the Battle of Stalingrad.

Citing Germany's decision to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, he claimed history was repeating itself.

"It's unbelievable but true," he said. "We are again being threatened by German Leopard tanks."

[USUC]

And Putin twisting the facts to his fit his perverse narrative:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64502504

I don't remember my history well, was Russia invading the sovereign country where Stalingrad was located? Were the Germans defending their homeland there Vlad?

[Paperback Writer]

And Putin twisting the facts to his fit his perverse narrative:

"It's unbelievable but true," he [Putin] said. "We are again being threatened by German Leopard tanks."

Putin needs to get his German tank nomenclature correct. On the Eastern Front in WWII, Germans used Panther and Tiger tanks (along with Panzer IIIs and Panzer IVs) but what we know as Leopard tanks were not produced until 20 years after WWII.

Here's a WWII Panther parked in my garage.

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[BigFatMeanie]

Putin needs to get his German tank nomenclature correct. On the Eastern Front in WWII, Germans used Panther and Tiger tanks (along with Panzer IIIs and Panzer IVs) but what we know as Leopard tanks were not produced until 20 years after WWII.

Here's a WWII Panther parked in my garage.

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You have a nice a garage; although it's shame those oil spills make it look a little more hillbilly.

[Bo Diddley]

You have a nice a garage; although it's shame those oil spills make it look a little more hillbilly.

Looks a little industrial. I always wanted to buy an old brick warehouse and turn it into a house with a big garage.

[Eddie]

Putin needs to get his German tank nomenclature correct. On the Eastern Front in WWII, Germans used Panther and Tiger tanks (along with Panzer IIIs and Panzer IVs) but what we know as Leopard tanks were not produced until 20 years after WWII.

Here's a WWII Panther parked in my garage.

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So...where do you live?

Our stake is responsible to build a float for the Days of '47 Parade this year. Just last night the Stake President was asking me if I knew anyone with a garage large enough to put a float while they work on it. Yours looks like it could be PERFECT.

In fact - if we can work out the right decorations - using that tank instead of an actual float might be a pretty cool option too. Think we could make it look more like a handcart or covered wagon somehow? Maybe do a float themed around German immigrants?

[Bo Diddley]

So...where do you live?

Our stake is responsible to build a float for the Days of '47 Parade this year. Just last night the Stake President was asking me if I knew anyone with a garage large enough to put a float while they work on it. Yours looks like it could be PERFECT.

In fact - if we can work out the right decorations - using that tank instead of an actual float might be a pretty cool option too. Think we could make it look more like a handcart or covered wagon somehow? Maybe do a float themed around German immigrants?

Yeah, I think his garage is in the Netherlands.

https://www.oorlogsmuseum.nl/en/the-museum/exhibitions/military-vehicle-collection-overloon/panther-222/

[Paperback Writer]

Yeah, I think his garage is in the Netherlands.

https://www.oorlogsmuseum.nl/en/the-...n/panther-222/

Yeah, it's a Dutch museum that I visited last year. Highly recommend for anyone interested in WWII as it has many vehicles, a few planes, and a lot of uniformed mannequins. I've had an interest in WII militaria since I was a kid assembling models.

[Bo Diddley]

Yeah, it's a Dutch museum that I visited last year. Highly recommend for anyone interested in WWII as it has many vehicles, a few planes, and a lot of uniformed mannequins. I've had an interest in WII militaria since I was a kid assembling models.

Have you visited the one in New Orleans? I highly recommend it.

[BigPiney]

https://www.cougarboard.com/board/me...ml?id=30343639

Donuthole, LiveCoug, smr and others make an appearance.

[BigFatMeanie]

I don’t know who TNT is but to surpass IndyCougs 10 year head start is disturbing.

[Uncle Ted]

https://www.cougarboard.com/board/me...ml?id=30343639

Donuthole, LiveCoug, smr and others make an appearance.

IndyCoug is still alive?

[myboynoah]

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[Jeff Lebowski]

Well, this is interesting. Not too surprising though.

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