05-14-2003, 06:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-14-2003, 06:18 PM by Occhidiangela.)
In another thread.
For some reason, my bad German translated that last bit as 'we had it right' or 'we had the right of it' but all in all, the overall meaning is the same.
I am aware of the what translation implies, however, I know I have seen that phrase before, in both German and English, referencing a pretty easily recognized WW II era German name, and what I can't remember is:
a. Who was being quoted. For some reason, I think it was a German General, maybe even Von Rundstedt or Kietel.
b. Was it a reference to the Russians/Communists, or the Jews? For some reason, my memory has it as a reference to the German/Communist/Russian conflict, but I may very well have remembered that incorrectly and that it was a reference to The Final Solution as regards the Jews.
My search last night also came up empty, but I did not spend very much time on it.
A pox on my leaking memory!
EDIT: There we go, I found the thread in question.
Where I first discussed this quote in German with Kasreyn
Silly me for not using the Search function on Lounge correctly. I went back and tried a few different options and PRESTO, I got what I wanted. :P
For some reason, my bad German translated that last bit as 'we had it right' or 'we had the right of it' but all in all, the overall meaning is the same.
I am aware of the what translation implies, however, I know I have seen that phrase before, in both German and English, referencing a pretty easily recognized WW II era German name, and what I can't remember is:
a. Who was being quoted. For some reason, I think it was a German General, maybe even Von Rundstedt or Kietel.
b. Was it a reference to the Russians/Communists, or the Jews? For some reason, my memory has it as a reference to the German/Communist/Russian conflict, but I may very well have remembered that incorrectly and that it was a reference to The Final Solution as regards the Jews.
My search last night also came up empty, but I did not spend very much time on it.
A pox on my leaking memory!
EDIT: There we go, I found the thread in question.
Where I first discussed this quote in German with Kasreyn
Silly me for not using the Search function on Lounge correctly. I went back and tried a few different options and PRESTO, I got what I wanted. :P
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete