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Wonder Why

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3. Unlike the Nazi generals who faced death and punishment of their families (ala Rommel) if they

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 09:20 AM

10 hrs ago

refused orders but still knowingly and willingly sent people to their death, Bradley faced a lot less if he just resigned when first ordered to kill people instead of stopping and arresting them as was done before. He did not. He needs to explain, if he can, what and why he did what he did. I can only pray he has a good explanation. If not, I have no sympathy.

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If Admiral Bradley didn't realize before that these cowards were setting him up to take the fall, he knows it now. [View all] demmiblue 12 hrs ago OP

Fuck Whiskey Pete, gab13by13 12 hrs ago #1

"I stand by him and the combat decisions he has made -- on the September 2 mission and all others since." sop 11 hrs ago #2

Unlike the Nazi generals who faced death and punishment of their families (ala Rommel) if they Wonder Why 10 hrs ago #3

Sounds like he's passing the buck on responsibility. Emile 10 hrs ago #4