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  1. The Japanese would invade the U.S. during World War 2

    With all due respect - This is probably the worst possible place to hunt for actual history topics for a school project. You will either get caught up in the "alternate" view that is in the Board's name, which is not going to make a teacher very happy or you will get buried by debates between...
  2. The Japanese would invade the U.S. during World War 2

    Proof that even Spielberg can hatch an egg.
  3. The Japanese would invade the U.S. during World War 2

    Technically the Japanese did invade the U.S. They did it in 1941 & 1942 when they attacked and invades the U.S. territories of Guam, the Philippines, and Alaska (Attu & Kiska), along with the U.S. possession of Wake Island. However, by 1945 Japan had ceased to exist as a naval power. Even...
  4. WI: Gorbachev, Thatcher, and Mondale

    If you have nothing worthwhile to say regarding a WI, please don't post a drive-by.
  5. WI: Japanese retained the 9th division in Okinawa until April 1945

    Killed their officer in midst of battle? No Disobeyed in the face of the enemy and conducted a pointless action that damaged the overall defense? Manila comes to mind. (Yes, the officer in question was IJN, but the mindset was one of the few things that was cross service). An earlier example...
  6. WI: Japanese retained the 9th division in Okinawa until April 1945

    We can be sure that they would be ordered to stay in a defensive position. We can't be sure they would, or tat all the composite units would. IJA field grade officers were not nearly as obedient to superiors as their counterparts in the British, German or U.S. Armies, and not even in the...
  7. Official "Did the Confederacy Have a Chance to Win the American Civil War?" Thread

    Y'all really, really need to remain civil in here. Play the ball, not the man (yes I stole that line, deal).
  8. WI: Japanese retained the 9th division in Okinawa until April 1945

    The presence of another division, especially of "elite" troop might have been WORSE for the IJA. As has been noted the presence of additional troops might well have made the prospect of a counter-offensive too powerful to resist. The Americans were near to praying that the Japanese would...
  9. Is the Philippines destined to be screwed in every history?

    Don't think much of your countrymen do you? There ARE other members here from the Philippines. Please don't insult them or the rest of the membership.
  10. Was Nazi Ideology a Limitation or a Stimulus for Innovation?

    This is the TENTH time a clearly political subject poll you posted outside of Chat has been locked. Next time you try avoiding Chat prohibitions on polls by posting one elsewhere you get a week on the beach, no expenses paid.
  11. Was Nazi Ideology a Limitation or a Stimulus for Innovation?

    Chat subject. Can't move due to poll. Locked.
  12. Avoid world war II.

    Can't be done. By 1937 WW II was already underway. Marco Polo Bridge Incident was July 7, 1937, and it was just the last in a series of escalations. Even in Europe all you can do is delay the inevitable. Too much bad blood left after 11/11/18.
  13. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    We could promote the documentary on the battle as: Wasted Steel: Admirals are knuckleheads
  14. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    Not to mention that the Americans destroyed Yamato with an almost clinical detachment. When offered the opportunity to sally forth and slay the Japanese dragon, Morton Deyo demurred, although he did gather up a very impressive SBG (7 fast BB and 8 CA plus escorts) just in case. It was...
  15. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    The Japanese did NOT accept Decisive Battle at Midway. The IJN's doctrine for such an action had not been met. The "main" American fleet units, their battleships (and by the date of Midway the USN had five fast BB in commission, with Alabama nearing commissioning). It can not be emphasized...
  16. Ireland joins the Allies in June 1941.

    Well, isn't that charming? Nationalist bigot much? Rejoice! I decided NOT to ban you for trolling right out of the gate. Kicked for a week. You might want to consider the policies of the Board when you return.
  17. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    This presumes that the fires on either ship could be successfully contained, tow rigs could be set, and the U.S. wouldn't simply take full advantage of a force moving at 8 knots all the way to Japan (the only place where the ships could have been salvaged), and that the battered hull (s)...
  18. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    I can't say for sure. I went in and reviewed the AAR again and there is not specific if the aircraft remaining are battle ready.
  19. AHC: No "anti-polictical correctness" backlash in the early 90s

    Well since everyone seems to have forgotten that this is not Chat... Locked.
  20. Midway What If? Massive Surface Engagement

    Instruction was "calculated risk".
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