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Answer by DoBee
Submitted on 3/8/2004
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The Germans did have some guerrilla groups that actually did continue to fight for a short period of time after the war. Notably, the Werewolf group which acted on behalf of the SS during the war continued operations after the war was over, but was never considered a genuine threat to the occupation. Almost the same thing could be said of the guerrillas in Iraq if the statement were limited to guerrillas of Iraqi born origins. The resistance to date, in the absence of media attention and public opinion would be completely and totally ineffectual in real military terms, exactly as was the resistance offered by the Werewolves in Germany after WWII. Unfortunately, a narrow majority of the guerrillas in Iraq are not Iraqi born. In point of fact, a majority are foreign born fighters whose primary purpose is to destabilize Iraq so foreign interests other than those of the coalition can be pursued at the expense of the coalition and, in fact, the Iraqi people. As such, the the guerrilla war in Iraq is not a true expression of resistance to the occupation of Iraq. Ending the occupation is not the primary aim of the parties who are guiding and directing the partisan resistance there. In stead, the guerrilla activities in Iraq can only be viewed as a visible focal point in a much broader regional struggle for dominance of ideology. From the perspective of the coalition, this is the very definition of the war on terror. Although it has not been expressed in these terms in mainstream media, the expansion of the extremest ranks aligned against the western forces in Iraq serves to draw out the element in that region which is most fanatically dangerous to western interests into conflicts where they may potentially be eliminated, or better yet, make mistakes that will alienate the popular majority of people native to the region. The cost of this process is not the same as the cost of occupying Germany after WWII. In that case, the cost was only the blood of American soldiers, fighting a beaten foe with no allies outside its own borders. In Iraq, the cost is not only blood, but the minds and hearts of a 30 second sound bite respecting, rather short memoried, product consuming American public that is easily swayed from staying any significantly difficult course that doesn't also pose an immediate threat to the life or limbs of the average voter.

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Question by Bill D
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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After WWII and during the occupation of Germany. Was there many Americans killed during that time? Up to May 1955. A relative of mine says thousands were. But i have never read anything to that fact.

Answer by ineedabetterusername
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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Yes, but many soldiers were killed in accidents. Drunkenness was rampant among the soldiers that had nothing to do which caused problems. As far as I know there were no guerrilla warfare tactics from the Germans. If you want more information on this subject I suggest you check out the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. It'll give you a different perspective about the soldiers in WW2

Answer by kalbill
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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I was in the German occupation of Austria until November, 1946. I knew of no American soldier who was killed by the Germans or the Russians, although Russians were armed with machine guns. I often heard gunfire in their apartments after dark. I think they were shooting at each other. I never met a German or Austian who admitted being a Nazi. However, all the flags they hung from their windows had a large, conspicuous white circle in the middle of the flag. This replaced the swastika that had been in the flag.

Answer by idiot
Submitted on 2/28/2005
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after the war it was great during it, it sucked

Answer by Todd
Submitted on 10/24/2005
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Today is the first time I heard of the Warewolfs. It was on a talk show although conservative one I don't think to much of. He tried to make it sound like the Warewolfs were a real threat. It sounds like they were some die-hard losers.

Answer by lulu
Submitted on 11/9/2005
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how did WWII affect american society after the war?

Answer by Terry
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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After WWII, "Werewolves" wreaked havoc in Germany. Only 40 Americans were killed. The reason is we executed any germans dressed as civilians but carrying weapons. You would think our wholesale slaughter of the civilians would have taught them a lesson but it took two years to get things under control. WE also shelled towns overnight if there were any snipers. What the French, British and Russians was much much worse.

Answer by alexatchernobil
Submitted on 3/23/2006
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germany muahahah hail Lenin

Answer by Maria
Submitted on 3/27/2006
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ur all living in the past just be happy n live life as it cums u shud like go jump out of a plane wiv a parachute or something not be sittind here discussing the horriblest thing that ever happened in the hitory of the world. I hope I have inspired atleast some of you!

Answer by vetww
Submitted on 4/13/2006
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I was in the German occupation of Austria until November, 1946. I knew of no American soldier who was killed by the Germans or the Russians, although Russians were armed with machine guns. I often heard gunfire in their apartments after dark. I think they were shooting at each other. I never met a German or Austrian who admitted being a Nazi. However, all the flags they hung from their windows had a large, conspicuous white circle in the middle of the flag. This replaced the swastika that had been in the flag.

Answer by kelly
Submitted on 4/21/2006
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i dont have a clue

Answer by yoyo
Submitted on 4/23/2006
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KNEELER

Answer by vahgeenawidapeenus
Submitted on 5/12/2006
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After WWII came the BABYBOOMERS. Please explain BABYBOOMERS.

Answer by Fag
Submitted on 6/13/2006
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This is gay as hell

Answer by Derek
Submitted on 7/15/2006
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My great-uncle who was a member of the afore-mentioned werewolves said that nearly ninety percent(90%) of the group dropped weapons after VE day. Of the deaths of Allies after WWII had ended in Europe few would have been caused by Nazis or Nazi-supporters.

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Answer by Bob
Submitted on 9/4/2006
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I was in the American Army Of Occupation Of Germany in 1946.There was never any violence to Americans from the German Population.I walked their streets late at night with no fear

Answer by b sting
Submitted on 9/18/2006
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i do sling b for hitler

Answer by karina and jason
Submitted on 1/17/2007
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ello wubu2? lv karina &jason xxxx

Answer by lala
Submitted on 1/27/2007
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Answer by Leah
Submitted on 5/7/2007
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Yes and no confusion ha-ha

Answer by franchise
Submitted on 5/14/2007
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List the conditions after WWII